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RCN 427Y

1982 Yamaha XT550

White Petrol 558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,488 mi
Last recorded40,488 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XT55023,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCN 427Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT550
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine558cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 40,488 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 40,484 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 40,101 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 40,101 miles

All direction indicators not working Not flashing at all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 39,865 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 38,963 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 37,809 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 36,875 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 36,875 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 8,787 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 8,753 miles

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT550?

Based on 1,213 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
244
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Horn not working 10
Wheel spoke excessively loose 10
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
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RCN 427Y is a 1982 Yamaha XT550 in White with a 558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 23,682 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 XT550 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RCN 427Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT550 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Yamaha XT550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RCN 427Y registered?

RCN 427Y is a 1982 Yamaha XT550, first registered on 3 August 1982.

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The MOT history for RCN 427Y shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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