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SA08 UVK

2008 Yamaha TDM900

Silver Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,583 mi
Last recorded74,583 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha TDM90023,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 UVK
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 74,583 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 70,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 66,663 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 63,645 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 63,645 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 59,225 miles

Chain oil dry

Pass 2 Apr 2020 58,211 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 58,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 52,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 48,894 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 44,605 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,713 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 20,918 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 18,065 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear brake pads 3 quarters worn.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 15,202 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 11,788 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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SA08 UVK is a 2008 Yamaha TDM900 in Silver with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha TDM900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 23,358 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 SA08 UVK, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha TDM900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SA08 UVK registered?

SA08 UVK is a 2008 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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