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KE53 VZN

2004 Yamaha TDM900

Blue Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

37,773 mi
Last recorded37,773 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha TDM90024,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 VZN
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 37,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 37,692 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 34,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 33,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2024 33,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2024 33,350 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Forks fitted incorrectly

Pass 22 Mar 2023 32,564 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 32,320 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 31,215 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 31,215 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 31,195 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 31,141 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 29,654 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 29,470 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 29,215 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 29,052 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 28,890 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 28,889 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 25,474 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 25,471 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,792 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

both tyres worn uneven

rust on drive chain

Pass 5 Feb 2008 17,385 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 13,408 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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KE53 VZN is a 2004 Yamaha TDM900 in Blue with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha TDM900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 24,198 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 KE53 VZN, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha TDM900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KE53 VZN is a 2004 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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