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EA12 ESG

2012 Yamaha TDM900

Black Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,421 mi
Last recorded58,421 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha TDM90018,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 ESG
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 58,421 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 52,154 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play slight play in bearing (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 44,847 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 37,299 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 30,677 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 30,677 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 29,515 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 29,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 28,632 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 27,401 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 26,178 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 20,700 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 20,700 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 14,597 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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EA12 ESG is a 2012 Yamaha TDM900 in Black with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha TDM900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.6% with a typical mileage of 18,206 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 EA12 ESG, 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 14 years old, this Yamaha TDM900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EA12 ESG registered?

EA12 ESG is a 2012 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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