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FJ54 VWL

2004 Yamaha TDM900

Black Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

78,305 mi
Last recorded78,305 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha TDM90024,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 VWL
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 78,305 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 78,305 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 75,554 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 70,134 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 70,134 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 67,005 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 64,834 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 58,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 53,270 miles

Central Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 47,640 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 41,050 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 36,137 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,460 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 26,585 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2011 24,071 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 19,156 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 13,895 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 10,837 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 7,329 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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FJ54 VWL is a 2004 Yamaha TDM900 in Black with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha TDM900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 24,198 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 FJ54 VWL, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha TDM900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ54 VWL is a 2004 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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