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ATO 385Y

1998 Yamaha XJ550

Black Petrol 528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

2,601 mi
Last recorded2,601 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATO 385Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ550
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 2,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 25 May 2019 2,597 miles

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

BOTH DUST SEALS ON FRONT FORKS CRACKED

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 2,464 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre side wall perishing/cracking

both front fork oil seal dust covers detriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2017 2,463 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre side wall perishing/cracking

both front fork oil seal dust covers detriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2015 1,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014
Pass 11 Jul 2009 56,310 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 56,309 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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ATO 385Y is a 1998 Yamaha XJ550 in Black with a 528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ATO 385Y, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XJ550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ATO 385Y is a 1998 Yamaha XJ550, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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