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WJ02 WWU

2002 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,666 mi
Last recorded76,666 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJ90026,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 WWU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 76,666 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 76,656 miles

Central Front Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 73,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 73,022 miles

Front Stop lamp not working Not working from front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 68,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 68,703 miles

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

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 65,136 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 64,713 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 64,040 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 63,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 62,476 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 31 Dec 2015 56,333 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated both rear exhaust silencers deteriorated close to fail (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 54,853 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 52,814 miles

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

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

front tyre worn uneven.

main stand corroded.

Fail 8 Jan 2014 52,814 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

front tyre worn uneven.

main stand corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 47,827 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,168 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 40,341 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 37,150 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 33,480 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 29,590 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 24,809 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 19,577 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2006 19,574 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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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WJ02 WWU is a 2002 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WJ02 WWU, 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 WJ02 WWU registered?

WJ02 WWU is a 2002 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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