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OY02 VHO

2002 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

34,137 mi
Last recorded34,137 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJ90026,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 VHO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 34,137 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 26 May 2023 32,543 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 30,394 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 30,394 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 30,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 30,284 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 30,146 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 30,146 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 29,748 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 29,202 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 28,738 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 27,971 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 26,892 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 26,892 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 25,858 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 25,858 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 23,855 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 22,657 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,878 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 21,878 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 21,371 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 20,095 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 13,395 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 10,601 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006

Front Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 8,243 miles

Front Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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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OY02 VHO is a 2002 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OY02 VHO, 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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OY02 VHO is a 2002 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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