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NK03 XBJ

2003 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,656 mi
Last recorded15,656 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJ90024,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 XBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 15,656 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 15,653 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 15,653 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies operated (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 12,402 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 8,565 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 7,559 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 7,559 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 7,439 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 7,376 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 7,376 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 7,271 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 7,114 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 6,770 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 6,082 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 4,854 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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NK03 XBJ is a 2003 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NK03 XBJ, 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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What year was NK03 XBJ registered?

NK03 XBJ is a 2003 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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