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HRH 909Y

1983 Yamaha XJ550

Black Petrol 528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,978 mi
Last recorded31,978 miles
Recorded on10 May 2008
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XJ55037,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRH 909Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ550
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 May 2008 31,978 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 May 2008 31,978 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,262 miles

indicaters slow to flash when lights on

rear tyre has slight perishing

Pass 14 Apr 2006 26,963 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 28,963 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ550?

Based on 1,853 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
329
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
reflector on motorcycle missing 18
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 14
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HRH 909Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ550 in Black with a 528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XJ550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 37,183 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 XJ550 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HRH 909Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ550 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Yamaha XJ550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HRH 909Y registered?

HRH 909Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ550, first registered on 1 March 1983.

Is HRH 909Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRH 909Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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