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D490 FYJ

1995 Yamaha XT550

White Petrol 558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,820 mi
Last recorded35,820 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD490 FYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXT550
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine558cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,820 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,617 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 33,587 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 33,587 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 33,509 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 32,936 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 32,936 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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D490 FYJ is a 1995 Yamaha XT550 in White with a 558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D490 FYJ, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha XT550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D490 FYJ registered?

D490 FYJ is a 1995 Yamaha XT550, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is D490 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D490 FYJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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