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YG02 FGM

2002 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,901 mi
Last recorded49,901 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 FGM
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 49,901 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 49,799 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 49,690 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 49,690 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front Brake Light Not Working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2023 49,603 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 49,509 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 49,282 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 48,993 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 48,834 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 48,316 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 48,313 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 48,308 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014
Fail 11 Apr 2014 46,307 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2013 45,745 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,097 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,350 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 42,208 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 40,187 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,700 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 35,835 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 31,608 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 31,608 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 900 S?

Based on 1,099 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
1,037
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too high 7
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YG02 FGM is a 2002 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xj 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG02 FGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha Xj 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YG02 FGM registered?

YG02 FGM is a 2002 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for YG02 FGM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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