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HW52 FGJ

2002 Yamaha TDM900

Black Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

38,494 mi
Last recorded38,494 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha TDM90025,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 FGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 38,494 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 38,348 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 38,336 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 37,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 37,711 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 37,148 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 35,729 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 33,113 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 29,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 29,825 miles

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 26,546 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,578 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 25,578 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 24,770 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 23,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 23,062 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 22,393 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 22,393 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 21,260 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 21,260 miles

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

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 17,733 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 12,064 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 11,232 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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HW52 FGJ is a 2002 Yamaha TDM900 in Black with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha TDM900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 25,411 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 HW52 FGJ, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha TDM900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HW52 FGJ registered?

HW52 FGJ is a 2002 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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