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R597 FGO

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,663 mi
Last recorded60,663 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 FGO
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2014 60,663 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 60,663 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 50,672 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 44,106 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 44,106 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 42,843 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 41,288 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 39,530 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 39,530 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 38,750 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 38,750 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 37,091 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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R597 FGO is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R597 FGO, 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 R597 FGO registered?

R597 FGO is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R597 FGO safe to buy?

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