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ATO 937Y

1983 Yamaha XT550

White Petrol 558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,920 mi
Last recorded27,920 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XT55024,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATO 937Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT550
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine558cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 27,920 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 27,824 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 27,569 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. rear wheel has some loose aswel (4.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 26,780 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 26,780 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 26,019 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 25,574 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 25,574 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 25,563 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Two bolts missing from rear fender

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 25,378 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 24,878 miles

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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ATO 937Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT550 in White with a 558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ATO 937Y, 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 ATO 937Y registered?

ATO 937Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT550, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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