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AMA 808W

1981 Yamaha XJ550

Red Petrol 528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,025 mi
Last recorded1,025 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XJ55035,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMA 808W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ550
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine528cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 1,025 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 900 miles
Pass 31 May 2007

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 31 May 2007

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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AMA 808W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ550 in Red with a 528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XJ550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 35,446 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 XJ550 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AMA 808W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XJ550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AMA 808W registered?

AMA 808W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ550, first registered on 12 May 1981.

Is AMA 808W safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMA 808W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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