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VU02 PEO

2002 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,395 mi
Last recorded45,395 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJ90026,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 PEO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 45,395 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 44,181 miles

Front slightly Rough when rotated

Pass 10 Nov 2022 39,951 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 36,626 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively Head bearings slightly too tight and slightly worn/notched. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement monoshock pivot bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 36,584 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement monoshock pivot bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 35,215 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 33,947 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 30,971 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 26,466 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 26,394 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 26,335 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 25,602 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 25,602 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 19,498 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 19,474 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 17,714 miles

slight dragging on f/brake

Pass 12 Jan 2008 16,284 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 12,869 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 12,731 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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VU02 PEO is a 2002 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VU02 PEO, 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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VU02 PEO is a 2002 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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