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GM05 BTV

2005 Yamaha TDM900

Blue Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

30,623 mi
Last recorded30,623 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha TDM90024,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM05 BTV
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 30,623 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 30,416 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 30,387 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 29,864 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 29,777 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 29,777 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 29,527 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 29,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 29,000 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 29,323 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 29,256 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2016 29,174 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 28,560 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 28,220 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 28,220 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

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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GM05 BTV is a 2005 Yamaha TDM900 in Blue with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GM05 BTV, 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 GM05 BTV registered?

GM05 BTV is a 2005 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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