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W103 NHC

2000 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,343 mi
Last recorded97,343 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ90029,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW103 NHC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 97,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 97,298 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 97,298 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2016 94,871 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 94,871 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play Swinging Arm (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 92,845 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 92,845 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 83,933 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 83,900 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,102 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 80,963 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 73,135 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 73,135 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 69,008 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 63,371 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 53,444 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 36,016 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 25,576 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 23,914 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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W103 NHC is a 2000 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 29,108 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 W103 NHC, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W103 NHC is a 2000 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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