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KU03 YHX

2003 Yamaha XJ900

Silver Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,911 mi
Last recorded65,911 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJ90024,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 YHX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 65,911 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 65,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 65,801 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 65,785 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 65,676 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 64,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 64,138 miles

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 May 2016 64,138 miles

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

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing lock pin missing (3.2.A1j)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 62,210 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 61,964 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 61,224 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 53,880 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,825 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 48,825 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 48,796 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,015 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 35,015 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 25,638 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,052 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 23 Feb 2008 22,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 17,248 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 14,907 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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KU03 YHX is a 2003 Yamaha XJ900 in Silver with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KU03 YHX, 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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KU03 YHX is a 2003 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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