MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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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