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E126 VGJ

1987 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

36,111 mi
Last recorded36,111 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 1987 Yamaha Virago20,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE126 VGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 36,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 36,096 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 36,082 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Brake lever pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake linkage excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Upper Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 36,042 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 36,043 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure FRONT TYRE VALVE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

SPLIT PIN MISSING FROMREAR WHEEL

Pass 4 May 2017 35,550 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 35,462 miles

Brake locking device missing rear brake anchor (3.2.A1e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Brake component has an inadequate repair discs under size causing pad overlap (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2016 32,558 miles

Front mudgard corroding

Nearside Rear worn

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

exhaust repaird

Fail 11 May 2016 32,541 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2014 32,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Sep 2013 31,755 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 30,768 miles

small oil leak from around main clutch cover area

Pass 10 Jun 2011 30,441 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,207 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 28,643 miles

Front Tyre is showing signs of age related wear (slight cracking has started to appear)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 28,508 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre cracking (recommended replacement)

throttle control rough in operation (reccomended lubricating)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 28,452 miles

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

light cracking on front tyre sidewall

Fail 5 Jul 2008 28,432 miles

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

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

light cracking on front tyre sidewall

Pass 23 May 2007 27,380 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 27,280 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

advice,light cracking on front tyre side wall

Pass 7 Jun 2006 26,094 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 26,085 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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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E126 VGJ is a 1987 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 20,904 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 E126 VGJ, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha Virago is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E126 VGJ is a 1987 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 25 August 1987.

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