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NU52 SDO

2002 Yamaha TDM900

Silver Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,650 mi
Last recorded22,650 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha TDM90025,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 SDO
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 22,650 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 22,430 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 22,410 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working front side light not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 21,469 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 21,443 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 21,290 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 21,289 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2020 20,875 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 20,824 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 20,598 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 20,263 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 19,969 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 18,752 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 17,015 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 May 2012 15,040 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 15,040 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2011 12,639 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 9,937 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 8,954 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 5,919 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 5,182 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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NU52 SDO is a 2002 Yamaha TDM900 in Silver with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha TDM900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 25,411 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 NU52 SDO, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha TDM900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU52 SDO registered?

NU52 SDO is a 2002 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is NU52 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU52 SDO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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