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R550 YKN

1998 Ferrari 550

Blue Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,181 mi
Last recorded68,181 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 YKN
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 68,181 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 68,056 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 67,352 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 67,207 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 66,860 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 63,868 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 62,599 miles

Full length undertray fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 62,458 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 62,271 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 61,290 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 56,795 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 50,005 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 45,473 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 42,202 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 39,832 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Ferrari 550?

Based on 5,882 MOT tests across 391 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
546
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
391
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 50
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 35
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23
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R550 YKN is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Blue with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1998 Ferrari 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 32,897 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ferrari 550 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R550 YKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 550 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ferrari 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R550 YKN?

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What year was R550 YKN registered?

R550 YKN is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R550 YKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R550 YKN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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