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DG56 EKU

2006 Yamaha TDM900

Black Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,661 mi
Last recorded53,661 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha TDM90025,527 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 EKU
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 53,661 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 51,245 miles

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

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 51,245 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 49,017 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 49,017 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 47,419 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 46,633 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 45,860 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 44,879 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 44,143 miles

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 May 2017 43,344 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 42,202 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 42,202 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 39,689 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 39,689 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 37,106 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 37,106 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 35,201 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 30,340 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 30,340 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 23,338 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 18,877 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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DG56 EKU is a 2006 Yamaha TDM900 in Black with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha TDM900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 25,527 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 DG56 EKU, 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 20 years old, this Yamaha TDM900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG56 EKU registered?

DG56 EKU is a 2006 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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