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LK53 GAO

2003 Yamaha TDM900

Blue Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,948 mi
Last recorded59,948 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TDM90025,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 GAO
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 59,948 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 59,496 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 59,350 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 58,874 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 57,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very faint cracks started to appear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 57,705 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn x2 (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit outer one looks very close to limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,083 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 54,250 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 54,250 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 53,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 52,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 43,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 32,773 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 29,110 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 24,240 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 24,240 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 21,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 21,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 12,256 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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LK53 GAO is a 2003 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 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 LK53 GAO, 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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What year was LK53 GAO registered?

LK53 GAO is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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