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W997 YAL

2000 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,680 mi
Last recorded38,680 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha TDM85024,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW997 YAL
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 38,680 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 36,427 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 36,151 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 35,132 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 35,039 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 34,876 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 34,835 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 34,644 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 34,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear tyre has cut but not deep enough to expose the cord

Pass 24 Sep 2016 33,003 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 30,599 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 27,696 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 24,850 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 23,196 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 22,624 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 22,182 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 20,469 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,261 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,861 miles

slight exhaust blow silencer under engine

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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W997 YAL is a 2000 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 24,779 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W997 YAL, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W997 YAL registered?

W997 YAL is a 2000 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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