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CU03 HJZ

2003 Yamaha XJ900

Silver Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,085 mi
Last recorded52,085 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJ90024,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 HJZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 52,085 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 50,958 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 50,957 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2024 49,903 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 48,884 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 48,347 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 47,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil L/H Fork (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2021

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil L/H Fork (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 45,969 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 45,939 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear rear tyre uneven ware

Pass 13 Mar 2018 39,763 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 36,388 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,136 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 31,298 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 27,138 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,128 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,880 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 16,108 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 13,937 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 13,343 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 12,701 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 12,701 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 8,315 miles

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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CU03 HJZ is a 2003 Yamaha XJ900 in Silver with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CU03 HJZ, 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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What year was CU03 HJZ registered?

CU03 HJZ is a 2003 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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