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OAV 89W

1993 Yamaha XJ550

Black Petrol 528cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

30,916 mi
Last recorded30,916 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAV 89W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ550
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine528cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2006 30,916 miles

Front Brake master cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Front Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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OAV 89W is a 1993 Yamaha XJ550 in Black with a 528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 OAV 89W, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha XJ550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OAV 89W registered?

OAV 89W is a 1993 Yamaha XJ550, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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