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F52 CCW

1989 Yamaha Virago

Purple Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,983 mi
Last recorded36,983 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Virago27,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF52 CCW
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 36,983 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 36,692 miles

Front tyre very slight perrishing on side wall

Fail 17 Jul 2023 36,692 miles

Front tyre very slight perrishing on side wall

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 36,389 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 36,375 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 36,263 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 36,164 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 35,898 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 35,697 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 27 May 2016 35,374 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 35,112 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 22 May 2015 35,112 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 May 2014 34,863 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 34,863 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 May 2013 34,354 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 33,480 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 May 2012 33,478 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Front Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Apr 2011 32,422 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 32,422 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 20 May 2010 31,902 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 31,901 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 31,784 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 31,615 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,448 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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F52 CCW is a 1989 Yamaha Virago in Purple with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F52 CCW, 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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F52 CCW is a 1989 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 14 June 1989.

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