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JBW 426Y

1983 Yamaha XT550

White Petrol 558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,424 mi
Last recorded73,424 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XT55024,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 426Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT550
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine558cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2024 73,424 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 72,679 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 72,230 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 70,723 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 68,225 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 67,833 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 67,210 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 62,266 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 57,773 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 53,840 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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JBW 426Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT550 in White with a 558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JBW 426Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JBW 426Y registered?

JBW 426Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT550, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is JBW 426Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBW 426Y shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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