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SB09 FAO

2009 Yamaha Tdm 900

Red Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,331 mi
Last recorded55,331 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Tdm 90017,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 FAO
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm 900
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 55,331 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 54,920 miles

Drive chain slightly tight requires lubricating (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front cut in front tyre but not showing chords

Pass 25 Nov 2021 54,655 miles

Front cut in front tyre tread but not deep enough to expose chords

Fail 19 Nov 2021 54,650 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front cut in front tyre tread but not deep enough to expose chords

Pass 26 Jul 2019 54,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 53,394 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 40,621 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 21,595 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 21,595 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 18,714 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 17,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 9,604 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tdm 900?

Based on 1,811 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
1,217
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 5
Headlamp aim too low 5
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
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SB09 FAO is a 2009 Yamaha Tdm 900 in Red with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Tdm 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.4% with a typical mileage of 17,920 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 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB09 FAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tdm 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha Tdm 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SB09 FAO registered?

SB09 FAO is a 2009 Yamaha Tdm 900, first registered on 6 June 2009.

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