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AE53 GCO

2003 Yamaha TDM900

Silver Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,907 mi
Last recorded34,907 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TDM90025,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 GCO
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 34,907 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 31,237 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 27,361 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 24,515 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 24,515 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 24,000 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 21,837 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 20,802 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 20,169 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 19,807 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 18,253 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 16,148 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 16,148 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,737 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 11,629 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2007 9,832 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 9,832 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 7,538 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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AE53 GCO is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900 in Silver with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE53 GCO, 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 AE53 GCO registered?

AE53 GCO is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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