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A224 LDB

1984 Yamaha XT550

Red Petrol 558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,400 mi
Last recorded49,400 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XT55031,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA224 LDB
MakeYamaha
ModelXT550
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine558cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 49,400 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 49,338 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 49,301 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 49,277 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 49,249 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 49,142 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 49,085 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 48,917 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 48,881 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 48,817 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 48,812 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 48,765 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,551 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,522 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 48,356 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,241 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,185 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 47,920 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 47,890 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 47,182 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 46,913 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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A224 LDB is a 1984 Yamaha XT550 in Red with a 558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha XT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 31,212 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A224 LDB, 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 42 years old, this Yamaha XT550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A224 LDB is a 1984 Yamaha XT550, first registered on 9 February 1984.

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