Yamaha TDM900
Real ownership data from 2,351 UK TDM900 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common TDM900 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | prs | 2.4% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 1.5% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 1.5% |
| Suspension | fail | 1.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 1.1% |
| Other | fail | 1% |
| Brake discs and pads | prs | 1% |
| Brakes | major | 0.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is steering and head bearings.
TDM900 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 9 | 18,684 mi | 2,523 | 94% |
| 2013 | 50 | 22,126 mi | 1,534 | 93.21% |
| 2012 | 68 | 25,208 mi | 1,730 | 92.2% |
| 2011 | 33 | 28,433 mi | 2,133 | 85.76% |
| 2010 | 75 | 25,946 mi | 1,810 | 90.81% |
| 2009 | 90 | 38,148 mi | 2,145 | 90.57% |
| 2008 | 180 | 32,389 mi | 1,876 | 91.62% |
| 2007 | 220 | 31,608 mi | 1,750 | 89.78% |
| 2006 | 177 | 36,040 mi | 1,813 | 88.59% |
| 2005 | 227 | 34,206 mi | 1,730 | 88.2% |
| 2004 | 363 | 35,801 mi | 1,852 | 90.57% |
| 2003 | 499 | 36,174 mi | 1,912 | 88.57% |
| 2002 | 355 | 35,036 mi | 1,714 | 89.71% |
TDM900 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha TDM900?
Across 2,351 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (2.4% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (1.5% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (1.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha TDM900?
The median Yamaha TDM900 in the UK has covered 33,796 miles, and typically rides about 1,820 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 21,097 and 48,118 miles.
Is the Yamaha TDM900 reliable?
89.61% of Yamaha TDM900 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.59 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 2,351 Yamaha TDM900 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.