CarVerify

Free Car Check

HX53 JHO

2003 Yamaha TDM900

Blue Petrol 897cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,325 mi
Last recorded47,325 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TDM90025,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 JHO
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 47,325 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 46,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to head area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake hose mounted incorrectly

Fail 13 Aug 2024 46,099 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to head area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake hose mounted incorrectly

Pass 12 Jun 2023 44,647 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 42,282 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 39,892 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 39,477 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 39,455 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 36,703 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned front wheel to the left of centre (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 33,787 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 30,652 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 27,462 miles

small split to rear tyre tread area

Pass 11 Jun 2015 21,567 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 18,805 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 18,805 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 15,976 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 15,797 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 15,452 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 15,135 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,083 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Sep 2007 12,354 miles

rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 20 Sep 2006 9,975 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
Full Yamaha TDM900 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HX53 JHO is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900 in Blue with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HX53 JHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HX53 JHO?

You can check the full history of HX53 JHO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HX53 JHO registered?

HX53 JHO is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is HX53 JHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX53 JHO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HX53 JHO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HX53 JHO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.