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P856 UMW

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

28,595 mi
Last recorded28,595 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 UMW
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 28,595 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 May 2025 28,575 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 28,393 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 28,393 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 27,176 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 24,549 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 23,297 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished at base (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 20,188 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 17,887 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 17,887 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 14,076 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 12,755 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 11,111 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 10,753 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 10,748 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 10,650 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 10,648 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 10,251 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 9,336 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 9,331 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 6,079 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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P856 UMW is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P856 UMW, 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 P856 UMW registered?

P856 UMW is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P856 UMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P856 UMW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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