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P981 JYC

1996 Yamaha Tdm

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

36,043 mi
Last recorded36,043 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Tdm27,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 JYC
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 36,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play sprocket carrier bearing worn (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 34,372 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 34,127 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 34,021 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 33,424 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 31,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 31,467 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 10 May 2014 29,230 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 29,230 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 May 2013 27,232 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 25,942 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 25,361 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 24,900 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,312 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 23,066 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 20,941 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 19,033 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tdm?

Based on 2,530 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 33
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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P981 JYC is a 1996 Yamaha Tdm in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Tdm models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 27,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Tdm fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P981 JYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tdm typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha Tdm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P981 JYC registered?

P981 JYC is a 1996 Yamaha Tdm, first registered on 2 October 1996.

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