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F390 BNV

1989 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,037 mi
Last recorded12,037 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Virago27,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF390 BNV
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 12,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake lever slightly spongy in operation

Front shock absorbers weak

Right hand fork seal has misting of oil

Pass 9 Jan 2017 10,690 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 10,684 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 10,259 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 10,228 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 10,228 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 9,820 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 9,820 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 9,284 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 8,187 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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F390 BNV is a 1989 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F390 BNV, 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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F390 BNV is a 1989 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 6 April 1989.

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