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OU04 BFJ

2004 Yamaha TDM900

Blue Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,441 mi
Last recorded64,441 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha TDM90024,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 BFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 64,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 64,441 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 61,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 61,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 56,778 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 56,778 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 53,598 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 52,158 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 1,867 miles

rear number plate loose, but unlikely to fall off

Pass 21 Feb 2019 50,344 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 48,655 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 43,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 40,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 36,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 31,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 20,054 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 16,791 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 13,408 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 13,408 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 4,585 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 3,188 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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OU04 BFJ is a 2004 Yamaha TDM900 in Blue with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OU04 BFJ, 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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OU04 BFJ is a 2004 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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