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P950 BPA

1996 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,044 mi
Last recorded50,044 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TDM85029,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 BPA
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 50,044 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,324 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 43,437 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,737 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 41,897 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,186 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,741 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2007 38,626 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 38,626 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

one headlamp not illuminating

one rear lamp not illuminating

Pass 24 Jun 2006 36,624 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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P950 BPA is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 P950 BPA, 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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P950 BPA is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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