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LJ05 SFV

2005 Yamaha TDM900

Blue Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

36,970 mi
Last recorded36,970 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha TDM90024,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 SFV
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 36,970 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (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 Plug in tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2024 35,233 miles

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

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

Rear plug in rear tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2024 35,220 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 25kg (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside hand guard loose

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

plug in rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2023 23,453 miles

Offside Front Inner Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very light misting of oil to front o/s fork (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 23,447 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 23,070 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 22,650 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 22,610 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 20,739 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 20,739 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 20,345 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 19,772 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 19,772 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 18,597 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 16,752 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012
Pass 30 Jun 2011 14,056 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 11,004 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 9,136 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 7,019 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 7,019 miles

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

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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LJ05 SFV is a 2005 Yamaha TDM900 in Blue with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha TDM900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 24,640 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 LJ05 SFV, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha TDM900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ05 SFV is a 2005 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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