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A336 OBK

1983 Yamaha XT550

Black Petrol 558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,234 mi
Last recorded17,234 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XT55024,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA336 OBK
MakeYamaha
ModelXT550
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine558cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 17,234 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 16,718 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 16,718 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 16,678 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 16,678 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 15,976 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 15,943 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT550?

Based on 1,213 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
244
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Horn not working 10
Wheel spoke excessively loose 10
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
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A336 OBK is a 1983 Yamaha XT550 in Black with a 558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 24,271 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 XT550 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A336 OBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT550 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Yamaha XT550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A336 OBK registered?

A336 OBK is a 1983 Yamaha XT550, first registered on 16 August 1983.

Is A336 OBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A336 OBK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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