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PMY 65W

1998 Yamaha XJ550

Black Petrol 528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

867 mi
Last recorded867 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMY 65W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ550
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 867 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 40 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 24,875 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 24,875 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 23,182 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 23,182 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Outer Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 37,274 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,579 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 36,579 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 35,569 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 35,569 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 34,932 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 34,259 miles

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

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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PMY 65W is a 1998 Yamaha XJ550 in Black with a 528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PMY 65W, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XJ550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PMY 65W is a 1998 Yamaha XJ550, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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