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P917 MAK

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,315 mi
Last recorded40,315 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP917 MAK
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 40,315 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 40,315 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 35,532 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 35,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,215 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 35,218 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 34,313 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 34,313 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 32,877 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 32,876 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 28,499 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,382 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 28,292 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 27,584 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,950 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 23,356 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 20,036 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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P917 MAK is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P917 MAK, 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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P917 MAK is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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