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VX08 KVB

2008 Yamaha TDM900

Red Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

11,963 mi
Last recorded11,963 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha TDM90023,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 KVB
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 11,963 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 11,940 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 11,547 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 110,007 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 11,007 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 10,162 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 8,848 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 8,466 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 7,761 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 7,480 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 7,159 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 7,127 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 7,127 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 4,394 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 3,978 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 3,847 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 3,333 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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VX08 KVB is a 2008 Yamaha TDM900 in Red with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VX08 KVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX08 KVB registered?

VX08 KVB is a 2008 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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