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GU52 YWE

2003 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,065 mi
Last recorded79,065 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJ90024,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 YWE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 79,065 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 75,083 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 72,859 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2023 72,853 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swingarm main bearings/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 72,799 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 72,511 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 71,598 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 70,736 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 69,669 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 67,965 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 67,965 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,134 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 60,134 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Forks Slightly Pitted

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 51,927 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 43,885 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 30,908 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 30,566 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 28,321 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 27,128 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 27,073 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 27,072 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 22,473 miles

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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GU52 YWE is a 2003 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GU52 YWE, 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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GU52 YWE is a 2003 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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