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PL03 GVF

2003 Yamaha XJ900

Silver Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

44,617 mi
Last recorded44,617 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJ90024,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 GVF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 44,617 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 43,714 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 39,646 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 36,300 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 36,300 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 33,686 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 29,945 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 26,760 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 26,760 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 24,355 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 23,072 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 23,072 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 19,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 May 2011 19,200 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 17,409 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 15,819 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 14,412 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 12,265 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 8,166 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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PL03 GVF 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 78.9%.

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 PL03 GVF, 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 PL03 GVF registered?

PL03 GVF is a 2003 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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