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EX02 UTM

2002 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,481 mi
Last recorded58,481 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJ90026,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 UTM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 58,481 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 56,457 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 54,397 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 54,397 miles

Nearside Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 49,964 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 45,669 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 44,645 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 43,857 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 41,075 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 38,064 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 36,624 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 35,874 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 35,863 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 33,766 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 33,760 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 30,655 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 28,797 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 26,802 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 26,791 miles

Nearside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 24,501 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 20,154 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 20,154 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 14 May 2008 15,418 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2008 15,418 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 30 May 2007 11,679 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 10,268 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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EX02 UTM is a 2002 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EX02 UTM, 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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What year was EX02 UTM registered?

EX02 UTM is a 2002 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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