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P855 HME

1996 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,460 mi
Last recorded52,460 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TDM85029,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 HME
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 52,460 miles

handle bars have a slight bend

Fail 13 Aug 2011 52,443 miles

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

handle bars have a slight bend

Pass 19 Aug 2010 45,402 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 45,388 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 35,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Tyres fitted,Dunlop front,Bridgestone rear.

Fail 27 Jul 2009 35,756 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

tyres fitted,Dunlop front,Continental rear.

Pass 30 May 2008 27,621 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 24,811 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 24,799 miles

Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear cush drive bushes worn foward / reverse movement

Pass 9 May 2006 22,394 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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P855 HME is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 29,185 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 P855 HME, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P855 HME is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 21 October 1996.

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