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CAP 288Y

1983 Yamaha XT550

Yellow Petrol 558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,905 mi
Last recorded4,905 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XT55024,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAP 288Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT550
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine558cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2009 4,905 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 4,871 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear brake adjustment

Pass 5 Feb 2007 4,113 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

chain and sprockets worn

Pass 9 Nov 2005 1,499 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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CAP 288Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT550 in Yellow with a 558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 CAP 288Y, 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 CAP 288Y registered?

CAP 288Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT550, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is CAP 288Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAP 288Y shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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