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PO53 LPA

2003 Yamaha TDM900

Blue Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

72,114 mi
Last recorded72,114 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TDM90025,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 LPA
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 72,114 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 72,114 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 68,415 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 55,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 55,043 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 53,136 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 52,723 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 48,647 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 44,608 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 44,580 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 43,935 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 43,608 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 43,315 miles

Slight corrosion on both front fork seals

Fail 16 Sep 2016 43,314 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Slight corrosion on both front fork seals

Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,504 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 37,842 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,397 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 34,709 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 34,709 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 33,967 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,449 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

exhaut bracket broken l/h/r silencer

front brake spongy

Pass 12 Feb 2009 29,348 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,669 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 19,967 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 13,989 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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PO53 LPA is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900 in Blue with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LPA, 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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PO53 LPA is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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