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DG02 GWA

2002 Yamaha XJ900

Silver Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,461 mi
Last recorded50,461 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJ90026,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 GWA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 50,461 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 48,901 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 44,015 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 39,402 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 34,022 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 33,983 miles

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 31,190 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 31,172 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 30,360 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 29,793 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 29,793 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2013 29,296 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 28,286 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,818 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 27,319 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 26,501 miles

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

rear tyre on legal limet 1.2mm

Pass 5 Aug 2008 26,501 miles

rear tyre on legal limet 1.2mm

Pass 27 Jul 2007 23,489 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 19,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 19,933 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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DG02 GWA is a 2002 Yamaha XJ900 in Silver with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 26,466 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 DG02 GWA, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DG02 GWA is a 2002 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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