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WR03 YVL

2003 Yamaha XJ900

Silver Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,181 mi
Last recorded91,181 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJ90024,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 YVL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 91,181 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear tyre is 15 yrs old

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 89,220 miles

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

Front H/L switch faulty

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 89,205 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 88,980 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 88,915 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 88,842 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 88,834 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 87,690 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 87,690 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 70,928 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2008 70,922 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 53,434 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 38,607 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 YVL is a 2003 Yamaha XJ900 in Silver with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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