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F281 PBM

1989 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,354 mi
Last recorded34,354 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Virago27,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF281 PBM
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 34,354 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 34,354 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2014 32,423 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 5 Aug 2014 32,423 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 30,560 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 30,560 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 30,386 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,568 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 7 Mar 2011 29,568 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 29,142 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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F281 PBM is a 1989 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F281 PBM, 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 F281 PBM registered?

F281 PBM is a 1989 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 2 June 1989.

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