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FNO 36Y

1982 Yamaha XT550

White Petrol 558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,421 mi
Last recorded36,421 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XT55023,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNO 36Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT550
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine558cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 36,421 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 36,395 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 50kg (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 36,044 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 35,384 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 34,680 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 34,680 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 34,334 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 33,530 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 33,530 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 32,906 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 32,462 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 30,131 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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FNO 36Y is a 1982 Yamaha XT550 in White with a 558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 23,682 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FNO 36Y, 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 44 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 FNO 36Y registered?

FNO 36Y is a 1982 Yamaha XT550, first registered on 30 September 1982.

Is FNO 36Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNO 36Y shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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