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DK03 FBC

2003 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

5,371 mi
Last recorded5,371 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJ90024,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 FBC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 5,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slight cracking on valve stem (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 5,371 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slight cracking on valve stem (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 62,879 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 62,875 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2015 61,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 58,414 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 58,414 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 54,215 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 51,661 miles

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

rear spindle pinch bolt broken, but spindle still tight and secure

Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,812 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,191 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 39,379 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 34,549 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 27,320 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 27,320 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2006 22,392 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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DK03 FBC is a 2003 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DK03 FBC, 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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DK03 FBC is a 2003 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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