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D709 UMB

1992 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

11,714 mi
Last recorded11,714 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Virago21,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD709 UMB
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 11,714 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 11,707 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 11,703 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 11,509 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 11,509 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 11,439 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 11,295 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 11,088 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 10,929 miles

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

Front brake disc has slight runout

Pass 12 Jul 2017 10,613 miles

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

number plate is starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jul 2016 10,365 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 10,188 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 10,143 miles

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 9,752 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 9,387 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 9,106 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 9,099 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 9,046 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 9,029 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 8,905 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 8,688 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 8,582 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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D709 UMB is a 1992 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D709 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 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 D709 UMB registered?

D709 UMB is a 1992 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 8 June 1992.

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