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KU52 VDG

2002 Yamaha TDM900

Silver Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,674 mi
Last recorded76,674 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha TDM90025,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 VDG
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 76,674 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front forks badly pitted, de chroming

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 76,670 miles

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

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

chain need attention clean adjust re-lube

Pass 23 Aug 2024 75,563 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 74,962 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 73,187 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 72,481 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 70,768 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 70,196 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 69,059 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 65,556 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 62,243 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 62,208 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 61,119 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 59,722 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 54,351 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 50,386 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 4,252 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2009 4,252 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,292 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 31,292 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 9,520 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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KU52 VDG is a 2002 Yamaha TDM900 in Silver with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VDG, 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 VDG is a 2002 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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