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P953 LLX

1996 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,603 mi
Last recorded74,603 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TDM85029,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 LLX
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 74,603 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Inner pad (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 73,707 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 72,394 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 68,659 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 68,642 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 65,537 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 63,323 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 58,933 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 54,580 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 50,811 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 50,809 miles

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

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

throttle cables have excess free play

Pass 10 Aug 2013 46,792 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 9 Aug 2013 46,784 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Aug 2012 43,874 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 43,866 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 36,860 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 34,360 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 34,360 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 23 May 2009 8,735 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,129 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006
Fail 5 Oct 2006

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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P953 LLX is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P953 LLX, 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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P953 LLX is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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