Yamaha TDM900 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

2.4 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Yamaha TDM900 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely27.0%

   17 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements22.2%

   14 occurrences

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm11.1%

   7 occurrences

4. 4.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED9.5%

   6 occurrences

5. 5.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released7.9%

   5 occurrences

6. 6.A lamp missing or inoperative7.9%

   5 occurrences

7. 7.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn4.8%

   3 occurrences

8. 8.Audible warning not working4.8%

   3 occurrences

9. 9.A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc3.2%

   2 occurrences

10. 10.Contaminated with oil, grease etc3.2%

    2 occurrences

11. 11.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning3.2%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements3.2%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha TDM900 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.2%

   64 tests

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted5.4%

   48 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.9%

   43 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.7%

   33 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.3%

   29 tests

6. 6.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured3.2%

   28 tests

7. 7.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn2.9%

   26 tests

8. 8.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.8%

   25 tests

What gets tested

The TDM900 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

39,011

Test classes

class 2: 885

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha TDM900?

88.9% unadjusted, from 885 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha TDM900 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 27.0% of failed Yamaha TDM900 tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (22.2%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha TDM900 usually have at its MOT?

39,011 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.