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RKU 21X

2014 Yamaha XT550

Red Petrol 558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

19,443 mi
Last recorded19,443 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKU 21X
MakeYamaha
ModelXT550
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine558cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 19,443 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 15,726 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 14,799 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 12,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 12,691 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 12,196 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 11,451 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2019 11,451 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 9,808 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 9,808 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system silencer fittings loose (7.1.1.c)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking sidestand insecure and return spring ineffective (6.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2017 8,399 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 8,182 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 7,894 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 7,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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RKU 21X is a 2014 Yamaha XT550 in Red with a 558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RKU 21X, 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 12 years old, this Yamaha XT550 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RKU 21X registered?

RKU 21X is a 2014 Yamaha XT550, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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