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D378 UMB

1990 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

38,754 mi
Last recorded38,754 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Virago21,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD378 UMB
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 38,754 miles

front headlamp not very bright

Fail 27 Aug 2010 38,745 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

front headlamp not very bright

Fail 7 Jun 2010 38,717 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear fender slightly misaligned

Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,680 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 35,680 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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D378 UMB is a 1990 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 21,288 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 D378 UMB, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha Virago is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D378 UMB is a 1990 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 3 October 1990.

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