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HW03 FLK

2003 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,938 mi
Last recorded17,938 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TDM85022,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 FLK
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 17,938 miles

Slight travel to rear brake pedal,

Pass 10 May 2024 17,838 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 17,838 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 17,611 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 17,451 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 17,451 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 17,006 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 16,658 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 16,410 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 15,367 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 14,826 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 14,826 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 14,409 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 13,486 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 12,201 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 12,201 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Aug 2011 11,437 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 7,952 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 7,879 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 7,596 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 6,549 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 5,706 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha TDM850?

Based on 22,526 MOT tests across 2,062 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
884
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 286
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 239
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 192
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 172
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 135
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HW03 FLK is a 2003 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 22,666 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 TDM850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 286 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW03 FLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TDM850 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HW03 FLK registered?

HW03 FLK is a 2003 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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