MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
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))
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))
Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XT550?
Based on 1,213 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was GEL 462Y registered?
GEL 462Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT550, first registered on 31 December 1983.
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