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LJ04 ZRE

2004 Yamaha TDM900

Blue Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

66,284 mi
Last recorded66,284 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha TDM90024,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 ZRE
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 66,284 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 66,284 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 64,850 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 61,134 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 61,134 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 56,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 56,712 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 53,696 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 53,695 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Linkage to shock bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 50,863 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively suspension bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 50,480 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 48,216 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 48,216 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 45,630 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 45,623 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 40,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 40,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 37,042 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 36,034 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 28,937 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 24,937 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 18,504 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 12,567 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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
Full Yamaha TDM900 reliability report

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LJ04 ZRE is a 2004 Yamaha TDM900 in Blue with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LJ04 ZRE, 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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LJ04 ZRE is a 2004 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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