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WA53 TLV

2004 Yamaha TDM900

Blue Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

73,071 mi
Last recorded73,071 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Yamaha TDM90024,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 TLV
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 73,071 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 70,869 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 70,869 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated both fronts(fork oil) (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 70,146 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 67,271 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 67,271 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 67,014 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 67,014 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 65,566 miles

Front & Rear tyres are perishing

Fail 26 Mar 2019 65,566 miles

Front & Rear tyres are perishing

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2017 65,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 65,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 64,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 64,520 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 62,005 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2012 62,005 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 52,871 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 52,519 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 45,210 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 45,210 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,843 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 26,232 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,232 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 17,118 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 17,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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WA53 TLV is a 2004 Yamaha TDM900 in Blue with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha TDM900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 24,198 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 WA53 TLV, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha TDM900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA53 TLV is a 2004 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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