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JWR 816Y

1983 Yamaha XT550

White Petrol 558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,132 mi
Last recorded5,132 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XT55024,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWR 816Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT550
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine558cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 5,132 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 5,132 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too far to the left head light brackets bent (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected will not return (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hi/lo beam switching wrong way round.

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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JWR 816Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT550 in White with a 558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JWR 816Y, 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 JWR 816Y registered?

JWR 816Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT550, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is JWR 816Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWR 816Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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