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P440 WVL

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

27,137 mi
Last recorded27,137 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 WVL
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2021 27,137 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 27,019 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 27,008 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 26,868 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 26,678 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 26,549 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 26,546 miles

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension poorly repaired welding repair carried out on lower end of rear mono shock (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 26,343 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 25,886 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 25,698 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 25,690 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 25,554 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 25,549 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 12 Apr 2011 22,694 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 20,097 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 20,064 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 18,744 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 18,744 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 17,565 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 13,079 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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P440 WVL is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P440 WVL, 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 P440 WVL registered?

P440 WVL is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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