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YFJ 865X

1997 Yamaha XJ550

Blue Petrol 528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,942 mi
Last recorded29,942 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFJ 865X
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ550
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine528cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 29,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 29,934 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 29,933 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,919 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 29,919 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 29,911 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,779 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 29,698 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 28,629 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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YFJ 865X is a 1997 Yamaha XJ550 in Blue with a 528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YFJ 865X, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XJ550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YFJ 865X registered?

YFJ 865X is a 1997 Yamaha XJ550, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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The MOT history for YFJ 865X 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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