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LD53 FVO

2003 Yamaha TDM900

Blue Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

46,190 mi
Last recorded46,190 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TDM90025,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 FVO
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 46,190 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 46,152 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 45,853 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 44,981 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 44,968 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 43,363 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 42,305 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 40,426 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 40,426 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 38,860 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,133 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 56,749 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play slight knock (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 56,749 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect adjustable (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play slight knock (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,565 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 33,565 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 29,701 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 29,701 miles

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

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 26,794 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 25,119 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 22,913 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 19,891 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 15,665 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 13,068 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 8,413 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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LD53 FVO is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900 in Blue with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LD53 FVO, 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.

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LD53 FVO is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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