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HW03 FCV

2003 Yamaha TDM900

Silver Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,985 mi
Last recorded63,985 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TDM90025,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 FCV
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 63,985 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 63,578 miles

Front tyre tread getting low

Rear cracking, but no cords visible

Pass 31 Aug 2022 63,076 miles

Rear Brake pads getting low

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 63,076 miles

Rear Brake pads getting low

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 60,916 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Slight perishing to rear tyre

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 60,908 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyre starting to crack on side wall

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 58,955 miles

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

advise brake fluid change

Fail 12 Aug 2020 58,955 miles

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

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

advise brake fluid change

Pass 22 May 2019 56,469 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 54,161 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 51,700 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 May 2017 51,700 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 49,001 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. very slight (2.5.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 49,001 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. very slight (2.5.1)

Pass 2 May 2015 46,075 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 41,902 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake binding very slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2013 37,482 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 33,157 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,698 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 23,279 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 17,966 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 14,494 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 10,931 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 8,291 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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HW03 FCV is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900 in Silver 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 HW03 FCV, 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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What year was HW03 FCV registered?

HW03 FCV is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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