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YAY 151Y

1982 Yamaha XT550

White Petrol 550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,318 mi
Last recorded33,318 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XT55023,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAY 151Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT550
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine550cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2021 33,318 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 32,615 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 32,123 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 31,993 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 31,881 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 31,525 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,520 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 30,976 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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YAY 151Y is a 1982 Yamaha XT550 in White with a 550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YAY 151Y, 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 YAY 151Y registered?

YAY 151Y is a 1982 Yamaha XT550, first registered on 16 August 1982.

Is YAY 151Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAY 151Y shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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