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P970 KGM

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

41,798 mi
Last recorded41,798 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 KGM
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 41,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 41,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

drive chain rubbing exhaust system slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2020 40,789 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

drive chain rubbing exhaust

Pass 16 Aug 2019 38,831 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 35,542 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 32,217 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 26,906 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 26,906 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 25,699 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 21,035 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 16,128 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 12,979 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 10,227 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 9,139 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 8,904 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 8,056 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 KGM is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 KGM, 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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P970 KGM is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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