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WR03 WJC

2003 Yamaha XJ900

Silver Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,422 mi
Last recorded54,422 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJ90024,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 WJC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 54,422 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 54,422 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 54,416 miles

Front slight brake drag

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play shock absorber top bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 26 Jan 2016 54,416 miles

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

Front slight brake drag

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play shock absorber top bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Feb 2015 54,275 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

nearside rear footrest - seized in up position

pass switch - not working

rear tyre - tread low in center

Fail 17 Feb 2015 54,269 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

exhaust down pipes - outer skin heavily corroded & starting to break up.

nearside rear footrest - seized in up position.

pass switch on handlebar not working.

rear tyre - tread depth low in center.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 50,972 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 50,958 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,479 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 42,860 miles

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

The headlight aim will be high with heavy rider or pillion rider.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 42,860 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 37,580 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,117 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,822 miles

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

There is a nail in rear tyre

the headlamp aim may be high with heavy rider & pillion rider

Pass 23 Jun 2007 17,920 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 12,342 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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WR03 WJC is a 2003 Yamaha XJ900 in Silver with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WR03 WJC, 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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WR03 WJC is a 2003 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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