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OU03 HNC

2003 Yamaha TDM900

Yellow Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,495 mi
Last recorded74,495 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TDM90025,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 HNC
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 74,495 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 74,387 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 74,368 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 73,964 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 73,843 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 73,447 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 73,447 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 71,449 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 71,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 70,095 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 69,338 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 66,689 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 60,593 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,185 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 56,178 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn (close to end of adjustment)

Front tyre valve starting to perish

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside front fork dust seal starting to perish

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 52,297 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 52,297 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 37,711 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 26,116 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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OU03 HNC is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900 in Yellow with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OU03 HNC, 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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OU03 HNC is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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