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P963 LLX

1996 Yamaha TDM850

Purple Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,863 mi
Last recorded25,863 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TDM85029,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP963 LLX
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 25,863 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 25,391 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 25,167 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 24,647 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 24,589 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 24,138 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 24,138 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 23,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2014 23,860 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 23,860 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 22,801 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 22,785 miles

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

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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P963 LLX is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850 in Purple with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P963 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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What year was P963 LLX registered?

P963 LLX is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 12 September 1996.

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