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A85 ACV

1984 Yamaha XT550

White Petrol 558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44 mi
Last recorded44 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XT55031,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA85 ACV
MakeYamaha
ModelXT550
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine558cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 44 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 62,132 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 61,960 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 61,029 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 61,029 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective "Kick up" wrong side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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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A85 ACV is a 1984 Yamaha XT550 in White with a 558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 A85 ACV, 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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What year was A85 ACV registered?

A85 ACV is a 1984 Yamaha XT550, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A85 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A85 ACV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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