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SJ03 BYW

2003 Yamaha TDM900

Silver Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

100,143 mi
Last recorded100,143 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TDM90025,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 BYW
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 100,143 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 98,916 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 97,384 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 94,454 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 92,401 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 89,228 miles

Drive Chain Tight - PRS

Fail 7 Aug 2018 89,228 miles

Drive Chain Tight - PRS

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 84,456 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 81,378 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 76,557 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 75,255 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 69,048 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 67,787 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 57,551 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 55,216 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 40,167 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 40,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 24,683 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 12,465 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 9,312 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 7,894 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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SJ03 BYW is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900 in Silver with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ03 BYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ03 BYW registered?

SJ03 BYW is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 8 June 2003.

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