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Y17 AHA

2005 Yamaha TDM900

Black Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

35,445 mi
Last recorded35,445 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha TDM90024,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 AHA
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 35,445 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 34,900 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 40,665 miles

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

suspect heat cracks in rear brake disc

Pass 6 Apr 2018 38,973 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 37,377 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 35,099 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 333,449 miles

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

front brakes slightly binding.

Pass 29 May 2013 29,864 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 27,355 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 23,811 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 20,113 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2009 16,464 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 May 2008 10,869 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 10,782 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

L/H exhaust lose

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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Y17 AHA is a 2005 Yamaha TDM900 in Black with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha TDM900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 24,640 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 Y17 AHA, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha TDM900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y17 AHA registered?

Y17 AHA is a 2005 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is Y17 AHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y17 AHA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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