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KY08 RAX

2008 Yamaha Tdm 900 A

Black Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

77,855 mi
Last recorded77,855 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Tdm 900 A16,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 RAX
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm 900 A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 77,855 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 63,406 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 46,583 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 34,139 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 26,018 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 25,144 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 24,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 22,701 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 19,665 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 16,990 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 16,989 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 May 2014 12,682 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 8,838 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 5,127 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 3,228 miles

both tyres worn unevenly possible under inflation

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tdm 900 A?

Based on 1,382 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,402
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Drive chain excessively loose 6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
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KY08 RAX is a 2008 Yamaha Tdm 900 A in Black with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Tdm 900 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.4% with a typical mileage of 16,187 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 Tdm 900 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY08 RAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tdm 900 A typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Tdm 900 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KY08 RAX registered?

KY08 RAX is a 2008 Yamaha Tdm 900 A, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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