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GEL 462Y

1983 Yamaha XT550

Red Petrol 558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,869 mi
Last recorded72,869 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XT55024,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 462Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT550
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine558cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 72,869 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 72,869 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 70,230 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 70,230 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 69,116 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 66,842 miles

Front Tyre perishing!

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Sprocket carrier bearing slight free play! (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 65,821 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 65,821 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 65,032 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 65,032 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 62,947 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 62,947 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 62,084 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 61,446 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Apr 2015 60,673 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 60,673 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 57,936 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 55,104 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 55,104 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 53,334 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 53,334 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 52,989 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 52,714 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 52,403 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 462Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT550 in Red with a 558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 24,271 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 462Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha XT550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GEL 462Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT550, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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