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F282 BNH

1989 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

28,046 mi
Last recorded28,046 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Virago27,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF282 BNH
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 28,046 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 27,475 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 25,103 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 25,013 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 24,709 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 24,596 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 24,140 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,637 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 23,633 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 23,434 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 23,137 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 22,952 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 22,741 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 22,154 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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F282 BNH is a 1989 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 F282 BNH, 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 F282 BNH registered?

F282 BNH is a 1989 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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