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P849 EDP

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Gold Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,704 mi
Last recorded35,704 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 EDP
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 35,704 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 35,641 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 33,969 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 32,109 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 32,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

luggage rack loose

Pass 5 May 2018 31,845 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 4 May 2017 31,030 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 30,167 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 May 2016 30,167 miles

Built up wheel has a loose bolt/s main bolt (4.2.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2015 29,367 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 29,356 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

exhaust none standard

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 May 2014 27,400 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 27,258 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 27,215 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 27,042 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,757 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,512 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 25,968 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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P849 EDP is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Gold with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P849 EDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P849 EDP registered?

P849 EDP is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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