MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,271 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ550?
Based on 1,853 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.
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A981 OEX is a 1984 Yamaha XJ550 in Black with a 528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1984 Yamaha XJ550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 29,979 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 A981 OEX, 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 42 years old, this Yamaha XJ550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A981 OEX registered?
A981 OEX is a 1984 Yamaha XJ550, first registered on 9 July 1984.
Is A981 OEX safe to buy?
The MOT history for A981 OEX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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