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PO53 HTZ

2003 Yamaha TDM900

Silver Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,295 mi
Last recorded78,295 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TDM90025,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 HTZ
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 78,295 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 71,457 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 71,457 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 63,743 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 59,687 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 58,586 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 54,615 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 54,543 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect no static sag (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2019 50,060 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 41,423 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,990 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 28,819 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 24,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 21,374 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 19,402 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,462 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 10,695 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 10,210 miles

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 28 Apr 2007 9,754 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 9,753 miles

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

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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PO53 HTZ is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900 in Silver with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PO53 HTZ, 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 PO53 HTZ registered?

PO53 HTZ is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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