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HW52 FGM

2003 Yamaha XJ900

Silver Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,132 mi
Last recorded33,132 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJ90024,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 FGM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 33,132 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 33,111 miles

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

Front Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 32,694 miles

Advise condition of centre stand, corroded and slightly bent, recommend not to be used

Carb bellows rubbers slightly deteriorated

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 30,009 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion, frame in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear swing arm, surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise condition of centre stand, corroded and slightly bent,, recommend not to be used

carb bellows rubbers slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2023 28,035 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame, surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear swing arm, surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

carb rubber bellows, slightly perished

centre stand corroded, and slightly bent,, recommend not to be used

front tyre is 12 years old

n/s rear exhaust pipe/silencer, slightly loose

Pass 2 Feb 2022 27,753 miles

advise centre stand corroded and slightly bent, advise not to use.

Pass 17 Jul 2018 27,200 miles

Central Centre Stand insecure when in use.

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm slight corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2014 26,715 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Tyre has slight misshape due to over inflation in past.

advise centre stand not to be used as possibly unsafe.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 25,835 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 25,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 24,945 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 24,945 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 23,062 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 23,062 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 20,936 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 18,072 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 15,264 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 13,234 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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HW52 FGM is a 2003 Yamaha XJ900 in Silver with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HW52 FGM, 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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HW52 FGM is a 2003 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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