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F151 EWN

1989 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,940 mi
Last recorded24,940 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Virago27,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF151 EWN
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 24,940 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 24,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 24,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 24,108 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 31 May 2011 24,108 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 May 2010 23,530 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 22,793 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 22,793 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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F151 EWN is a 1989 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 27,609 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 F151 EWN, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha Virago is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F151 EWN registered?

F151 EWN is a 1989 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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