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B262 AGL

1985 Yamaha XJ550

Red Petrol 528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,294 mi
Last recorded64,294 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 1985 Yamaha XJ55040,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB262 AGL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ550
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 64,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 64,294 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 64,250 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 64,240 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 64,167 miles

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 64,014 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 64,014 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 63,687 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 63,124 miles

handle bars slightly bent

Pass 15 Sep 2014 62,537 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 61,960 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 61,801 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 61,452 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 61,069 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 60,377 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,377 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 60,143 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 59,816 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 59,709 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 59,616 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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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B262 AGL is a 1985 Yamaha XJ550 in Red with a 528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha XJ550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 40,825 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B262 AGL, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha XJ550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B262 AGL is a 1985 Yamaha XJ550, first registered on 6 March 1985.

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