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P850 RFS

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,435 mi
Last recorded33,435 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP850 RFS
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 May 2025 33,435 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 33,245 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 33,207 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 32,988 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 32,878 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 32,133 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 30,806 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 May 2011 30,479 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 30,242 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2009 29,724 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 28,209 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 27,007 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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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P850 RFS is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P850 RFS, 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 P850 RFS registered?

P850 RFS is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P850 RFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P850 RFS shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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