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NK03 CHL

2003 Yamaha TDM900

Yellow Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

43,785 mi
Last recorded43,785 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TDM90025,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 CHL
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 43,785 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 43,423 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 41,730 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 40,817 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 39,589 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 38,069 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 38,069 miles

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 36,531 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 35,256 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 35,256 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 34,418 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 31,450 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 29,446 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,542 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 27,823 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 27,327 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,778 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,704 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 24,559 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,383 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 20,504 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 17,978 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 14,238 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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NK03 CHL is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900 in Yellow with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NK03 CHL, 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 NK03 CHL registered?

NK03 CHL is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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