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JYH 333W

1981 Yamaha XJ550

Red Petrol 528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,142 mi
Last recorded80,142 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XJ55035,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYH 333W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ550
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine528cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 80,142 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 80,142 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2012 80,014 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 80,014 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2011 79,442 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 79,251 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 78,892 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 78,892 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 78,337 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 74,740 miles

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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JYH 333W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ550 in Red with a 528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XJ550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 35,446 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 JYH 333W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XJ550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JYH 333W registered?

JYH 333W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ550, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is JYH 333W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYH 333W shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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