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PF05 BAO

2005 Yamaha Tdm 900 A

Silver Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,358 mi
Last recorded23,358 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Tdm 900 A19,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 BAO
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm 900 A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 23,358 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 21,932 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 20,461 miles

Tyres aged.

Pass 11 Apr 2022 20,435 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 20,408 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 19,979 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 19,603 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 19,224 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 16,437 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 15,065 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 13,326 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 11,991 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 11,970 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 8,205 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 6,792 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 6,792 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 6,061 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tdm 900 A?

Based on 1,382 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,402
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Drive chain excessively loose 6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
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PF05 BAO is a 2005 Yamaha Tdm 900 A in Silver with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Tdm 900 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 19,632 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 Tdm 900 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PF05 BAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tdm 900 A typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Tdm 900 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PF05 BAO registered?

PF05 BAO is a 2005 Yamaha Tdm 900 A, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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