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F353 UTW

1989 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,635 mi
Last recorded1,635 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Virago27,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF353 UTW
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 1,635 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 1,635 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect adjusted as needed. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 1,472 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 1,409 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 1,409 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 1,387 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 1,387 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,117 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 29,117 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 28,157 miles

front and rear damping on the soft side

Fail 21 Apr 2010 28,155 miles

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)

front and rear damping on the soft side

Pass 25 Nov 2008 27,474 miles

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

number plate has a crack

Pass 29 Jun 2007 25,408 miles

rhf indicator held together with tape

staining from base of carbs

Fail 13 Jun 2007 25,226 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 24,420 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 24,420 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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F353 UTW is a 1989 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 F353 UTW, 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 F353 UTW registered?

F353 UTW is a 1989 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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