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LJ54 HLA

2004 Yamaha TDM900

Blue Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,235 mi
Last recorded143,235 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha TDM90024,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 HLA
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 143,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 137,482 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 137,482 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 130,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 124,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 111,631 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 97,088 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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))

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))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 97,088 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 84,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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))

Nearside Front Brake back plate slightly loose bobbins worn (1.1.14 (d))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 74,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake component slightly loose (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 55,921 miles

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 (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 40,274 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 22,874 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit left hand front (3.2A1f(ii))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit right hand front (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 14,636 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 14,631 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 14,438 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 14,438 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 13,070 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 11,542 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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LJ54 HLA is a 2004 Yamaha TDM900 in Blue with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LJ54 HLA, 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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LJ54 HLA is a 2004 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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