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BBJ 180Y

1982 Yamaha XT550

White Petrol 558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

11,005 mi
Last recorded11,005 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XT55023,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBJ 180Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT550
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine558cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 11,005 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 10,415 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2016 10,405 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 10,405 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. R/H (2.1.1c)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement Edges cut off (6.3.4g)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 10,397 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 10,379 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 10,305 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 10,213 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 9,938 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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BBJ 180Y is a 1982 Yamaha XT550 in White with a 558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 23,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BBJ 180Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha XT550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BBJ 180Y registered?

BBJ 180Y is a 1982 Yamaha XT550, first registered on 11 November 1982.

Is BBJ 180Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBJ 180Y shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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