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EF05 YYJ

2005 Yamaha TDM900

Grey Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,023 mi
Last recorded59,023 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha TDM90024,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 YYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 59,023 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 58,082 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 57,468 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 56,700 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 56,700 miles

Stop lamp not working Front lever brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 56,700 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 56,366 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 53,627 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 51,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 47,864 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 43,283 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 41,463 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 37,833 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 35,386 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,288 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 28,007 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,007 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 23,904 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,178 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 14,803 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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EF05 YYJ is a 2005 Yamaha TDM900 in Grey with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha TDM900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 24,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF05 YYJ, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha TDM900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF05 YYJ registered?

EF05 YYJ is a 2005 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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