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OY53 TZE

2003 Yamaha TDM900

Silver Petrol 897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,123 mi
Last recorded72,123 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TDM90025,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 TZE
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM900
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine897cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 72,123 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 71,821 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc has run out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 68,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 68,250 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 68,250 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 67,555 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 67,555 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 66,532 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned to the right (2.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 59,328 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 59,328 miles

Central Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 51,230 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 51,230 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 42,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 35,889 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 35,136 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 35,136 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,874 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 34,592 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,592 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 31,700 miles

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

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 11 Dec 2008 27,759 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 26,971 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 23,468 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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OY53 TZE is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900 in Silver with a 897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha TDM900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 25,629 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 OY53 TZE, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha TDM900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OY53 TZE is a 2003 Yamaha TDM900, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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