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L550 WYJ

1994 Yamaha -

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,181 mi
Last recorded47,181 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1994 Yamaha -26,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL550 WYJ
MakeYamaha
Model-
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 47,181 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,424 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 32,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 31,312 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 31,312 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 30,216 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 30,214 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 28,507 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 28,507 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2005 28,299 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha -?

Based on 2,722 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
517
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 8
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L550 WYJ is a 1994 Yamaha - in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha - models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 26,649 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 - fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L550 WYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha - typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Yamaha - is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L550 WYJ registered?

L550 WYJ is a 1994 Yamaha -, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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