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FJ53 LVE

2003 Yamaha TDM900

Blue Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

15,609 mi
Last recorded15,609 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TDM90025,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 LVE
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 15,609 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 14,499 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 14,499 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 13,029 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 13,012 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 12,981 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 12,780 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 12,600 miles

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

rear tyre - centre tread worn.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 12,510 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 12,450 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 12,422 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 12,323 miles

Battery needs replaceing.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 12,141 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 11,509 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 10,252 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 7,814 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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FJ53 LVE is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900 in Blue with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha TDM900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 25,629 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 FJ53 LVE, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha TDM900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ53 LVE is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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