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P970 DFL

1996 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,753 mi
Last recorded26,753 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TDM85029,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 DFL
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2019 26,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 26,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 26,619 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 26,513 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 26,392 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 26,310 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 25,634 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 25,519 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 25,102 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 24,019 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,894 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,159 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 19,914 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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P970 DFL is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P970 DFL, 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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P970 DFL is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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