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SGC 749Y

1997 Yamaha XT550

White Petrol 558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGC 749Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT550
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine558cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022
Pass 23 Mar 2021
Pass 21 Jun 2019
Fail 21 Jun 2019

Central Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018

reduced damping of front and rear shock absorbers

Fail 13 Jun 2018 60,974 miles

Direction indicator not working only working with lights switched on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

reduced damping of front and rear shock absorbers

Pass 15 May 2017 60,974 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 8 May 2017 60,974 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 May 2016 59,753 miles

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

Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 59,556 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,678 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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 749Y is a 1997 Yamaha XT550 in White with a 558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 749Y, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XT550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SGC 749Y registered?

SGC 749Y is a 1997 Yamaha XT550, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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