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C12 TWR

2003 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,396 mi
Last recorded38,396 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJ90024,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 TWR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 38,396 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 38,277 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 38,275 miles

Nearside Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Outer Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up sidecar (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up sidecar (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 33,622 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Sidecar. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 32,529 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play sidecar (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front brake control, long travel

lamps masked

Pass 9 Jan 2020 29,298 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play sidecar (5.1.3 (a) (i))

lamps masked at time of test.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 29,095 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

suspect front tyre starting to perish

Pass 24 Jun 2015 28,899 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 26,962 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front discs corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 23,816 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear brake pedal sticking slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,770 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 21,599 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 21,599 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 19,532 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,944 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 16,944 miles

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 12,485 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 11,236 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 8,666 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ900?

Based on 45,127 MOT tests across 4,133 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
1,020
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 727
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 569
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 485
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 425
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 242
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C12 TWR is a 2003 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 24,528 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 XJ900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C12 TWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ900 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C12 TWR is a 2003 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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