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HBA 51Y

2002 Yamaha XT550

Bronze Petrol 558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

980 mi
Last recorded980 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBA 51Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT550
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine558cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 980 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 936 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 587 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 411 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 361 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 267 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 102 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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HBA 51Y is a 2002 Yamaha XT550 in Bronze with a 558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HBA 51Y, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha XT550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HBA 51Y registered?

HBA 51Y is a 2002 Yamaha XT550, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is HBA 51Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBA 51Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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