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R291 YKM

1997 Yamaha Tdm 850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,902 mi
Last recorded25,902 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Tdm 85031,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 YKM
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm 850
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2008 25,902 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 22,087 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 19,324 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tdm 850?

Based on 1,128 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess 9
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R291 YKM is a 1997 Yamaha Tdm 850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Tdm 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 31,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Tdm 850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R291 YKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tdm 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Tdm 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R291 YKM registered?

R291 YKM is a 1997 Yamaha Tdm 850, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R291 YKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R291 YKM shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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