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R262 KPG

2002 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

40,245 mi
Last recorded40,245 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJ90026,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 KPG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 40,245 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 38,588 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 38,376 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 38,127 miles

Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 38,127 miles

Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 36,610 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 36,756 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 34,362 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 34,360 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 30,475 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 26,687 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 26,687 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel front brake lever has to much travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 23,628 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 23,628 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel front brake lever has to much travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 21,162 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 19,683 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 19,683 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 17,975 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 16,579 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 13,745 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 9,124 miles

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

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

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

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

advise horn quiet at low revs

advise nearside mirror fouls screen

Fail 26 Jun 2010 9,124 miles

advise horn quiet at low revs

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

advise nearside mirror fouls screen

Pass 27 Jun 2009 8,368 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 7,776 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 7,716 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 May 2007 6,981 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 5,994 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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R262 KPG is a 2002 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R262 KPG, 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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R262 KPG is a 2002 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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