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B609 AAF

1984 Yamaha XJ550

Black Petrol 528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,217 mi
Last recorded50,217 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XJ55029,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB609 AAF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ550
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine528cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 50,217 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

play in rear sprocket carrier bearing

Fail 9 Aug 2010 50,217 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

play in rear sprocket carrier bearing

Pass 19 Aug 2009 42,163 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

front tyre is slightly perished

rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 20 Aug 2008 37,460 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 35,130 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 33,372 miles

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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B609 AAF is a 1984 Yamaha XJ550 in Black with a 528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 B609 AAF, 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 B609 AAF registered?

B609 AAF is a 1984 Yamaha XJ550, first registered on 10 August 1984.

Is B609 AAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B609 AAF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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