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COD 989Y

1983 Yamaha XT550

White Petrol 558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,945 mi
Last recorded41,945 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XT55024,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOD 989Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT550
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine558cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2023 41,945 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 41,864 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 41,790 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 41,580 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 41,272 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 41,240 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Wheel fractured but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 40,931 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel fractured but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 40,356 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 40,077 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Jun 2013 39,835 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 May 2012 39,753 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Mar 2011 39,422 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

slight slow return on front brake

Pass 10 Jun 2006 38,871 miles

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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COD 989Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT550 in White with a 558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 COD 989Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was COD 989Y registered?

COD 989Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT550, first registered on 10 January 1983.

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