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P862 KSP

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,585 mi
Last recorded41,585 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 KSP
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,585 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,846 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 36,713 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 27,250 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 26,505 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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P862 KSP is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P862 KSP, 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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P862 KSP is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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