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BPL 215Y

1983 Yamaha XT550

White Petrol 550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,063 mi
Last recorded6,063 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XT55024,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPL 215Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT550
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine550cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 6,063 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 5,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 5,206 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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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BPL 215Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT550 in White with a 550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 24,271 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 BPL 215Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha XT550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BPL 215Y registered?

BPL 215Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT550, first registered on 9 June 1983.

Is BPL 215Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPL 215Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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