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RND 975X

1982 Yamaha XJ550

Grey Petrol 528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

692 mi
Last recorded692 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XJ55031,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRND 975X
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ550
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 692 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 241 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 183 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Chain guard missing ()

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

Front mudguard missing

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 12 miles

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

no tel tail fittid to indicators but indicators are visible from rideing possion

Fail 14 Apr 2015 2 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

no tel tail fittid to indicators but indicators are visible from rideing possion

nut missing on front engine mount

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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RND 975X is a 1982 Yamaha XJ550 in Grey with a 528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RND 975X, 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.

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What year was RND 975X registered?

RND 975X is a 1982 Yamaha XJ550, first registered on 1 January 1982.

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