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VX53 HYV

2003 Yamaha TDM900

Blue Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,237 mi
Last recorded83,237 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TDM90025,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 HYV
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 83,237 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 78,766 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 74,932 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 72,692 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 66,777 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 66,777 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 62,150 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Nearside handlebar grip slightly loose

Fail 10 Jul 2021 62,150 miles

Stop lamp not working on footbrake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Nearside handlebar grip slightly loose

Pass 24 Jul 2020 56,626 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 52,407 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 52,407 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2015 51,847 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 49,596 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 46,569 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 43,009 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 37,763 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 33,167 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,871 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 21,695 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 16,026 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 9,970 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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VX53 HYV is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900 in Blue with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VX53 HYV, 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 VX53 HYV registered?

VX53 HYV is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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