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N184 PAE

2003 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

972 mi
Last recorded972 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJ90024,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN184 PAE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 972 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 850 miles

Clutch Lever Pivots slight play

Offside Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 239 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 99,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 98,679 miles

battery insecure

throttle sticking

Pass 29 May 2019 98,037 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 96,946 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

clutch lever pivots slightly worn

Pass 17 May 2017 96,691 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever pivots slightly worn

Pass 25 Sep 2015 96,337 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clutch lever pivots slightly worn

gear pedal pivots slightly worn

Fail 25 Sep 2015 96,337 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

clutch lever pivots slightly worn

gear pedal pivots slightly worn

Pass 25 Sep 2014 95,614 miles

Offside Front Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

gear linkage pivot slight play

Pass 27 Sep 2013 4,600 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 4,599 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,927 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 34,927 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake performance low

Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,140 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 31,140 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 29,232 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 22,497 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 22,218 miles

Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 13,553 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 7,069 miles

front tyre tread low

Fail 30 Jun 2006 6,298 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f shock damp

slight play in steering yoke

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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N184 PAE is a 2003 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N184 PAE, 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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N184 PAE is a 2003 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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