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GX03 VHC

2003 Yamaha TDM900

Black Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

58,168 mi
Last recorded58,168 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TDM90025,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 VHC
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 58,168 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 58,079 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 57,871 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 57,871 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 57,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 56,952 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 56,123 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 55,008 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 55,008 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 53,059 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 53,029 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 50,991 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 49,885 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 49,885 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 49,597 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,960 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 39,183 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 36,992 miles

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

rear brake slighty rubbing

Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,067 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 29,587 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 29,338 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 17,131 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 15,869 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 10,604 miles

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

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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GX03 VHC is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900 in Black with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GX03 VHC, 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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GX03 VHC is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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