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UUY 314Y

1983 Yamaha XT550

Red Petrol 558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,251 mi
Last recorded38,251 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XT55024,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUY 314Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT550
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine558cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 38,251 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,894 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2010 36,894 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 36,415 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 34,303 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 34,214 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2005 29,728 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 29,696 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Centre Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Centre Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a) DANGEROUS

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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UUY 314Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT550 in Red with a 558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 24,271 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 UUY 314Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha XT550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UUY 314Y registered?

UUY 314Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT550, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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The MOT history for UUY 314Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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