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GEL 207Y

1998 Yamaha XT550

White Petrol 550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,232 mi
Last recorded28,232 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XT55044,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 207Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT550
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine550cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 28,232 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 27,160 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 26,806 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 26,806 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2011 26,087 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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GEL 207Y is a 1998 Yamaha XT550 in White with a 550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 44,846 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 GEL 207Y, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XT550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GEL 207Y registered?

GEL 207Y is a 1998 Yamaha XT550, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is GEL 207Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEL 207Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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