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P971 PRP

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,953 mi
Last recorded71,953 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 PRP
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 71,953 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 71,939 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 67,819 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 62,220 miles

BOTH tyres getting low on tread

Pass 14 Sep 2019 57,995 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 57,992 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 52,931 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 52,917 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber slightly loose pivot (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 52,120 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 50,409 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 48,869 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 48,636 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 47,473 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 46,850 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 44,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 43,151 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 41,607 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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P971 PRP is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 P971 PRP, 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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What year was P971 PRP registered?

P971 PRP is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 20 April 1997.

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