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ADU 290X

1992 Yamaha XJ550

Black Petrol 528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,587 mi
Last recorded40,587 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADU 290X
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ550
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine528cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 May 2014 40,587 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,548 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 40,499 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 40,425 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 40,425 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 40,390 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 40,333 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 40,229 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 40,112 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 39,441 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ550?

Based on 1,853 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
329
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
reflector on motorcycle missing 18
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 14
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ADU 290X is a 1992 Yamaha XJ550 in Black with a 528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJ550 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ADU 290X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ550 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 34 years old, this Yamaha XJ550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ADU 290X registered?

ADU 290X is a 1992 Yamaha XJ550, first registered on 25 September 1992.

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