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WAJ 172Y

1982 Yamaha XT550

Yellow Petrol 550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,585 mi
Last recorded19,585 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XT55023,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAJ 172Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT550
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine550cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 19,585 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 19,585 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 19,538 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 19,394 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 18,805 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 17,993 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 17,679 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 17,679 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 14,978 miles

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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WAJ 172Y is a 1982 Yamaha XT550 in Yellow with a 550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 23,682 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 WAJ 172Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha XT550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WAJ 172Y registered?

WAJ 172Y is a 1982 Yamaha XT550, first registered on 3 August 1982.

Is WAJ 172Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAJ 172Y 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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