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550 DXJ

1992 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,326 mi
Last recorded33,326 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Virago21,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration550 DXJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 33,326 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 33,326 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 May 2012 32,012 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 31,701 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Virago?

Based on 18,852 MOT tests across 1,770 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,770
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 218
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 214
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 107
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 90
Headlamp aim too high 85
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550 DXJ is a 1992 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 21,302 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 Virago fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 550 DXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Virago typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 34 years old, this Yamaha Virago is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 550 DXJ registered?

550 DXJ is a 1992 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 June 1992.

Is 550 DXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 550 DXJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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