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GN53 HKY

2003 Yamaha TDM900

Silver Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,629 mi
Last recorded62,629 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TDM90025,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 HKY
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 62,629 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Central notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 62,629 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Central notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 56,857 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 56,856 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 52,949 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front LH Caliper inner pad. (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 48,935 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 42,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 42,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 37,609 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front brake lever shortened

Nearside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 36,368 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 36,326 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 36,304 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 36,254 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 33,076 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 30,895 miles

front brake master cylinder clamp upside dowm

Fail 28 Apr 2008 30,887 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

front brake master cylinder clamp upside dowm

Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,355 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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GN53 HKY is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900 in Silver with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GN53 HKY, 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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GN53 HKY is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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