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P849 HWA

1996 Yamaha Tdm

White Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,776 mi
Last recorded9,776 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Tdm27,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 HWA
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 9,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 9,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 8,684 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 4,845 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 2,539 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 1,790 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 16,084 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 35,998 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 34,098 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 32,690 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 32,550 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 32,549 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 31,813 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 31,811 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 25,833 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 16,563 miles

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 1 Jul 2009 12,565 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 14,127 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 13,252 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 13,252 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 11,147 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tdm?

Based on 2,530 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 33
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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P849 HWA is a 1996 Yamaha Tdm in White with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Tdm models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 27,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Tdm fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P849 HWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tdm typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha Tdm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P849 HWA registered?

P849 HWA is a 1996 Yamaha Tdm, first registered on 7 September 1996.

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