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UKY 898Y

1983 Yamaha XJ550

Red Petrol 528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,901 mi
Last recorded43,901 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XJ55037,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKY 898Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ550
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine528cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 43,901 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,337 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 42,277 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 40,088 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 40,088 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 36,526 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 36,526 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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UKY 898Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ550 in Red with a 528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XJ550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 37,183 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 UKY 898Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha XJ550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UKY 898Y registered?

UKY 898Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ550, first registered on 14 April 1983.

Is UKY 898Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKY 898Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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