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B179 UFK

1998 Yamaha XT550

Red Petrol 550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,466 mi
Last recorded28,466 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XT55044,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB179 UFK
MakeYamaha
ModelXT550
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine550cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 28,466 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 28,466 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 26,273 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 26,273 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,684 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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B179 UFK is a 1998 Yamaha XT550 in Red with a 550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 44,846 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 B179 UFK, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XT550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B179 UFK registered?

B179 UFK is a 1998 Yamaha XT550, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is B179 UFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B179 UFK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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