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NGH 665Y

1983 Yamaha XJ550

Black Petrol 528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,506 mi
Last recorded41,506 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XJ55037,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGH 665Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ550
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine528cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2013 41,506 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Oil leak

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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NGH 665Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ550 in Black with a 528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XJ550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 37,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NGH 665Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha XJ550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NGH 665Y registered?

NGH 665Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ550, first registered on 28 March 1983.

Is NGH 665Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGH 665Y shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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