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JGH 478X

1995 Yamaha XJ550

Black Petrol 528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,424 mi
Last recorded46,424 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGH 478X
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ550
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine528cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 May 2019 46,424 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 46,383 miles

Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Play in caliper mountig (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 46,353 miles

Play in front caliper sliders

Pass 4 Oct 2016 46,070 miles

Slight play front brake caliper sliders

Pass 13 Jun 2015 45,919 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 45,744 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 45,370 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 44,967 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 44,767 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 43,604 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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JGH 478X is a 1995 Yamaha XJ550 in Black with a 528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JGH 478X, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha XJ550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JGH 478X registered?

JGH 478X is a 1995 Yamaha XJ550, first registered on 8 September 1995.

Is JGH 478X safe to buy?

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