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CTA 904Y

1982 Yamaha XJ550

Black Petrol 528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,610 mi
Last recorded46,610 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XJ55031,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTA 904Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ550
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 46,610 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 46,610 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 46,377 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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CTA 904Y is a 1982 Yamaha XJ550 in Black with a 528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XJ550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 31,697 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 CTA 904Y, 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 44 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 CTA 904Y registered?

CTA 904Y is a 1982 Yamaha XJ550, first registered on 1 December 1982.

Is CTA 904Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTA 904Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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