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SGC 495Y

1995 Yamaha XT550

Red Petrol 550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,845 mi
Last recorded57,845 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGC 495Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT550
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine550cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 57,845 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 57,845 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 55,927 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 51,468 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 51,468 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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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SGC 495Y is a 1995 Yamaha XT550 in Red with a 550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SGC 495Y, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha XT550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SGC 495Y registered?

SGC 495Y is a 1995 Yamaha XT550, first registered on 5 December 1995.

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