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LJ05 SGU

2005 Yamaha Tdm 900 A

Grey Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

54,156 mi
Last recorded54,156 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Tdm 900 A19,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 SGU
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm 900 A
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 54,156 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 51,945 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 51,929 miles

Stop lamp not working On front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 51,593 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 51,198 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 48,371 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 47,468 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 46,816 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 44,754 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 43,204 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 40,103 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 37,718 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 35,209 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 34,550 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 31,814 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 24,849 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 21,546 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 17,501 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tdm 900 A?

Based on 1,382 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,402
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Drive chain excessively loose 6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
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LJ05 SGU is a 2005 Yamaha Tdm 900 A in Grey with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Tdm 900 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 19,632 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Tdm 900 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 SGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tdm 900 A typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Tdm 900 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ05 SGU registered?

LJ05 SGU is a 2005 Yamaha Tdm 900 A, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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