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P804 ERS

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,160 mi
Last recorded64,160 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP804 ERS
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 64,160 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 61,835 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 60,389 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 59,589 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 58,699 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 56,890 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 54,351 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 51,840 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 49,917 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 8 Jun 2013 49,917 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 May 2012 48,960 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 18,960 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 May 2011 46,903 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 46,903 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 27 May 2010 42,994 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 40,205 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 May 2009 40,205 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 36,668 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 33,311 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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P804 ERS is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P804 ERS, 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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What year was P804 ERS registered?

P804 ERS is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P804 ERS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P804 ERS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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