Yamaha TDM
Real ownership data from 235 UK TDM motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common TDM problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 9.4% |
| Brakes | major | 7.2% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 4.7% |
| Suspension | major | 3.6% |
| Other | fail | 2.5% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 1.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 1.6% |
| Electrical | fail | 1.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
TDM mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 | 45,948 mi | 2,531 | 93.33% |
| 1999 | 5 | 47,428 mi | 1,223 | 86.21% |
| 1998 | 16 | 35,762 mi | 1,699 | 80.77% |
| 1997 | 24 | 36,960 mi | 1,258 | 85.08% |
| 1996 | 49 | 34,935 mi | 884 | 83.55% |
| 1995 | 20 | 35,368 mi | 573 | 75.39% |
| 1994 | 23 | 36,308 mi | 1,057 | 72.73% |
| 1993 | 11 | 35,586 mi | 1,043 | 84.15% |
| 1992 | 23 | 35,440 mi | 768 | 85.35% |
| 1991 | 38 | 40,204 mi | 804 | 75.85% |
TDM questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha TDM?
Across 235 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (9.4% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.2% of all recorded faults), tyres (4.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha TDM?
The median Yamaha TDM in the UK has covered 36,308 miles, and typically rides about 936 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 26,512 and 47,973 miles.
Is the Yamaha TDM reliable?
81.94% of Yamaha TDM MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.87 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 235 Yamaha TDM motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.