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D321 RVU

1985 Yamaha XT550

Black Petrol 558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,596 mi
Last recorded16,596 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD321 RVU
MakeYamaha
ModelXT550
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine558cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 16,596 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake noisy on application

Rear drive chain sprocket worn but not excessive

fuel tank has been repaired

Pass 16 May 2023 15,839 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively cush drive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 15,781 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 15,781 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2014 15,712 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 15,129 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 14,593 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 13,944 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 13,205 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 13,205 miles

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 10,088 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

numberplate light not working

Fail 22 Jun 2009 10,088 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

numberplate light not working

Pass 27 Jun 2008 7,212 miles

front tyre has hair line cracks in it

Fail 23 Jun 2008 7,212 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre has hair line cracks in it

Pass 27 Jun 2007 4,327 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 4,273 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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D321 RVU is a 1985 Yamaha XT550 in Black with a 558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D321 RVU, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha XT550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D321 RVU is a 1985 Yamaha XT550, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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