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A660 CAL

1983 Yamaha XT550

Red Petrol 558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,366 mi
Last recorded46,366 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XT55024,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA660 CAL
MakeYamaha
ModelXT550
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine558cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 46,366 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 46,366 miles

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

Registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 45,488 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear swinging arm rusty!

Fail 25 Aug 2009 45,488 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear swinging arm rusty!

Fail 7 May 2008 44,458 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 44,458 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,692 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 43,692 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 3 May 2006 42,596 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 3 May 2006 42,596 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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A660 CAL is a 1983 Yamaha XT550 in Red with a 558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A660 CAL, 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 A660 CAL registered?

A660 CAL is a 1983 Yamaha XT550, first registered on 4 November 1983.

Is A660 CAL safe to buy?

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