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YPR 955Y

1982 Yamaha XT550

White Petrol 558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

50,103 mi
Last recorded50,103 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XT55023,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPR 955Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT550
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine558cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2014 50,103 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

rear brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,796 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 46,381 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 46,368 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 44,147 miles

slight bind on front brake

Fail 2 Oct 2010 44,134 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 41,779 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Oct 2009 41,779 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Oct 2008 39,731 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 37,722 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Oct 2007 37,722 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Oct 2006 35,605 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2006 35,605 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2005 33,171 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 33,171 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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YPR 955Y is a 1982 Yamaha XT550 in White with a 558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YPR 955Y, 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.

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What year was YPR 955Y registered?

YPR 955Y is a 1982 Yamaha XT550, first registered on 8 September 1982.

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