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P796 MFL

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

46,764 mi
Last recorded46,764 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 MFL
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 46,764 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 44,492 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 38,754 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm been welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 38,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 38,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 May 2022 38,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 May 2021 38,624 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 May 2020 38,253 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 37,881 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 37,499 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 37,497 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated Exhaust damaged and is insecure. (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released Stop lamp remains on constantly. (1.3.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 37,208 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 36,986 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 36,982 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 36,832 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 36,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2012 36,308 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,987 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 31,329 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 26,713 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 25,958 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha TDM850?

Based on 22,526 MOT tests across 2,062 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
884
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 286
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 239
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 192
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 172
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 135
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P796 MFL is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,227 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha TDM850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 286 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P796 MFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TDM850 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P796 MFL is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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