MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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))
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))
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
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
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)
Front mudgard corroding
Nearside Rear worn
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
exhaust repaird
Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
small oil leak from around main clutch cover area
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre is showing signs of age related wear (slight cracking has started to appear)
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)
Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
light cracking on front tyre sidewall
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
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
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?
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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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