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AY54 BYD

2004 Yamaha TDM900

Black Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

36,270 mi
Last recorded36,270 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha TDM90024,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 BYD
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 36,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 33,959 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 32,947 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 32,027 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 26,818 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 26,362 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 26,031 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 26,031 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 24,763 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 21,598 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Rear Brake Pads , rusty back of Pads

Fail 6 Nov 2017 21,598 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Rear Brake Pads , rusty back of Pads

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 18,457 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 12,386 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 12,087 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 11,356 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 15,271 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 9,235 miles

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

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

cluth lever slightly damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2010 8,618 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 7,656 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 8,663 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 4,349 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha TDM900?

Based on 25,146 MOT tests across 1,871 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
1,452
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,871
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 271
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 204
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 60
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 59
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AY54 BYD is a 2004 Yamaha TDM900 in Black with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha TDM900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 24,198 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 TDM900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY54 BYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TDM900 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha TDM900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY54 BYD registered?

AY54 BYD is a 2004 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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