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H803 VCA

1990 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,707 mi
Last recorded23,707 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XJ90037,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH803 VCA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 23,707 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 22,364 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 20,996 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 20,996 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 19,220 miles

Front Front brake spongy

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear brake spongy

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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H803 VCA is a 1990 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 37,929 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 H803 VCA, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H803 VCA registered?

H803 VCA is a 1990 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H803 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H803 VCA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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