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KAF 823W

1981 Yamaha XJ550

Black Petrol 528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

11 mi
Last recorded11 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XJ55035,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAF 823W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ550
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 11 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 1 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 31,688 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 31,326 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

forks covered in gaitors

front tyre perishing

Fail 15 Jun 2011 31,326 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

forks covered in gaitors

front tyre perishing

Fail 11 Jun 2010 31,070 miles

Front wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

forks covered in gaitors

slight perishing on front tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2010 31,070 miles

Front wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

forks covered in gaitors

slight perishing on front tyre sidewall

Pass 22 Jan 2008 30,333 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

centre stand loose

front pads deteriated

front pads need replacing

rear shock top bush worn

Fail 19 Jan 2007 29,371 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

front forks covered by gaitors

Pass 19 Jan 2007 29,371 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

front forks covered by gaitors

Fail 9 Jan 2007 29,324 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

front forks covered by gaitors

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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KAF 823W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ550 in Black with a 528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KAF 823W, 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 KAF 823W registered?

KAF 823W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ550, first registered on 2 June 1981.

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