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DK53 YUW

2003 Yamaha TDM900

Blue Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

68,583 mi
Last recorded68,583 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TDM90025,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 YUW
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 68,583 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 68,567 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake light switch not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2024 67,527 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 67,274 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 66,820 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 64,724 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 60,454 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 57,357 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 55,148 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 50,365 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 48,750 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 43,199 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 40,855 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 39,860 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,467 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 33,672 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,411 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 29,885 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 26,871 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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DK53 YUW is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900 in Blue with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 DK53 YUW, 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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DK53 YUW is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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