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LJ53 WBO

2003 Yamaha TDM900

Yellow Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Yamaha TDM90025,629 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 WBO
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2025

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Offside Front exhaust down pipe to head very poor mounting condition

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 28 May 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2020

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 May 2020

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

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

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2020

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

both chain adjusters loose

Pass 10 Nov 2018 116,020 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 116,020 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 108,605 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 108,605 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 108,185 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 98,833 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 91,466 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 85,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 77,815 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 77,815 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 72,826 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 72,823 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 68,115 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 59,496 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 50,809 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 43,348 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 36,026 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 36,025 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 27,394 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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LJ53 WBO is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900 in Yellow with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha TDM900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 25,629 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 LJ53 WBO, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha TDM900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ53 WBO is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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