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VAY 613X

1981 Yamaha XJ550

Black Petrol 528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,316 mi
Last recorded28,316 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XJ55035,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAY 613X
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ550
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 28,316 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 25,359 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Legal Limit of Wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 22,183 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 22,182 miles

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working Foot Brake Light Not Working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 21,922 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 20,603 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 17,786 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 18,785 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 1 May 2009 18,355 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ550?

Based on 1,853 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
329
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
reflector on motorcycle missing 18
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 14
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VAY 613X is a 1981 Yamaha XJ550 in Black with a 528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XJ550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 35,446 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 XJ550 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VAY 613X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ550 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha XJ550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VAY 613X registered?

VAY 613X is a 1981 Yamaha XJ550, first registered on 15 February 1981.

Is VAY 613X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAY 613X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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