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SN53 FZL

2003 Yamaha TDM900

Blue Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

58,897 mi
Last recorded58,897 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TDM90025,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 FZL
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 58,897 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 58,225 miles

Central Lower centre stand pivot pin worn

Nearside Front clutch lever pivot pin is worn

Offside Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 58,199 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 55,588 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 48,129 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 47,312 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 44,648 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 41,438 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 37,846 miles

Centre stand pivot worn

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,194 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 31,251 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 27,718 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 23,339 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Sep 2012 23,339 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2011 17,892 miles

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 12,171 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 10,443 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 7,609 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 7,081 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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SN53 FZL is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900 in Blue with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SN53 FZL, 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 SN53 FZL registered?

SN53 FZL is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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