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CN03 CRV

2003 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Silver Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

62,487 mi
Last recorded62,487 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Xj 900 S14,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 CRV
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 62,487 miles

front brake lever has little but sufficient reserve travel.

rear lower suspension linkage centre bearing slight play.

Pass 26 Jun 2023 60,626 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit friction material backing plates corroded. (1.1.13 (a))

rear lower suspension linkage centre bearing slight play.

Pass 23 Jun 2022 59,345 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit backing plates also corroded. (1.1.13 (a))

rear suspension linkage centre lower bearing /slight play.

Pass 18 Jun 2021 58,504 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

rear suspension lower triple bearing linkage, centre bearing worn / slight play.

Pass 16 Jun 2020 58,115 miles

rear suspension lower bearing linkage, middle bearing slight play.

Pass 6 Jun 2019 57,225 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 57,225 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock offside mirror hitting screen on left steering lock. (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 55,555 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 55,555 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 52,754 miles

Rear tyre worn "stepped" either side of the centre tread.

Fail 26 May 2017 52,752 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear tyre worn "stepped" either side of the centre tread.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 45,883 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 37,393 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 30,042 miles

front tyre worn to approx 2mm in centre of tread

Pass 31 Oct 2011 21,316 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 16,543 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 14,489 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 14,357 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 11,523 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 11,523 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 11,234 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 900 S?

Based on 1,099 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
1,037
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too high 7
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CN03 CRV is a 2003 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Silver with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Xj 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 14,489 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 Xj 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN03 CRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha Xj 900 S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CN03 CRV is a 2003 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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