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KU52 LYV

2002 Yamaha TDM900

Yellow Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,888 mi
Last recorded43,888 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha TDM90025,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 LYV
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 43,888 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 40,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2024 40,136 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort disc bent (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 37,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 35,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 33,407 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 33,406 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 27,077 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 25,020 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 22,931 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 22,400 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 18,588 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 28 Jan 2012 18,588 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 18,217 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 17,530 miles

The front caliper pistons are not retracting fully , pads rubbing discs.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 17,463 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 16,624 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 13,400 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 4,341 miles

nail in rear tyre

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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KU52 LYV is a 2002 Yamaha TDM900 in Yellow with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KU52 LYV, 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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KU52 LYV is a 2002 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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