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F350 WAD

1989 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,703 mi
Last recorded31,703 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Virago27,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF350 WAD
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 31,703 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded all spokes in rear wheel (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 30,993 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 30,630 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 30,108 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 29,890 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 29,853 miles

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 29,658 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 28,923 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight play in head bearings

Pass 7 Aug 2018 27,686 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 25,882 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Both (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 24,370 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 23,338 miles

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

Slight misalignment in front wheel

Fail 14 Aug 2015 23,328 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 216,845 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 19,938 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 18,521 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 16,887 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 14,797 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 13,057 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 13,057 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 12,149 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 11,732 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 10,782 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 10,782 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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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F350 WAD is a 1989 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F350 WAD, 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 F350 WAD registered?

F350 WAD is a 1989 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 29 June 1989.

Is F350 WAD safe to buy?

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