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LF53 HGM

2004 Yamaha TDM900

Silver Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,906 mi
Last recorded80,906 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha TDM90024,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 HGM
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 80,906 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 75,586 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 68,600 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 68,600 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 67,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rh switchgear loose

Pass 8 Jul 2021 65,690 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 63,947 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 57,041 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 16,624 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 16,624 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 52,026 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 36,782 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,799 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 22,136 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 18,176 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 13,518 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 8,709 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 4,570 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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LF53 HGM is a 2004 Yamaha TDM900 in Silver with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LF53 HGM, 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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LF53 HGM is a 2004 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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