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LF51 TSO

2002 Yamaha TDM900

Blue Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,314 mi
Last recorded37,314 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha TDM90025,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 TSO
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 37,314 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 37,237 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 37,221 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 37,115 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 37,030 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 36,976 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 36,919 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork stanchions. both (2.3.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 36,816 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 36,816 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. to the right (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 36,547 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 35,895 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 35,430 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 35,430 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,547 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 34,004 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 33,473 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 33,473 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 32,682 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 30,705 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 6,775 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 24,259 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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LF51 TSO is a 2002 Yamaha TDM900 in Blue 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 LF51 TSO, 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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LF51 TSO is a 2002 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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