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EBF 339Y

1983 Yamaha XJ550

Black Petrol 528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,241 mi
Last recorded41,241 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XJ55037,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBF 339Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ550
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 41,241 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 41,132 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,991 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 40,411 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 40,137 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 40,139 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ550?

Based on 1,853 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
329
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
reflector on motorcycle missing 18
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 14
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EBF 339Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ550 in Black with a 528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XJ550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 37,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJ550 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EBF 339Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ550 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Yamaha XJ550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EBF 339Y registered?

EBF 339Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ550, first registered on 16 April 1983.

Is EBF 339Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBF 339Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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