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NK05 OVU

2005 Yamaha TDM900

Grey Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,373 mi
Last recorded72,373 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha TDM90024,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 OVU
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 72,373 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 62,753 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 49,342 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 31,842 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 25,266 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 24,361 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Upper forks slightly corroded

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

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

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

fork dust seals deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2018 20,917 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just meets legal limit 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Upper forks slightly corroded

fork dust seals deterioated but not leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2016 20,475 miles

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

Front fork (dust seals) slightly deterioated

Pass 7 Aug 2015 18,310 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 17,156 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 17,156 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 15,078 miles

front upper forks slightly pitted

both front fork (dust seals) slightly perished

Pass 4 Jul 2012 12,860 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 9,917 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 9,917 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 6,640 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 3,809 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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NK05 OVU is a 2005 Yamaha TDM900 in Grey with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha TDM900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 24,640 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 NK05 OVU, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha TDM900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NK05 OVU is a 2005 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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