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PJ52 DRX

2003 Yamaha XJ900

Silver Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,447 mi
Last recorded65,447 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJ90024,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 DRX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 65,447 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 56,839 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 56,819 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle not returning freely (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 56,791 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle not returning freely (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 48,202 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 48,202 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 48,105 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Jun 2016 48,105 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 48,105 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 48,093 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,100 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 45,897 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

clutch lever pivot slightly worn

Pass 14 Apr 2012 44,545 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 43,860 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 42,169 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,927 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 38,470 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 37,407 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 34,108 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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PJ52 DRX is a 2003 Yamaha XJ900 in Silver with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PJ52 DRX, 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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PJ52 DRX is a 2003 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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