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F693 TMT

1989 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,704 mi
Last recorded34,704 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Virago27,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF693 TMT
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 34,704 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 34,664 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2013 34,269 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 34,268 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 34,104 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,971 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 33,705 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 33,705 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

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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F693 TMT is a 1989 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 F693 TMT, 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 F693 TMT registered?

F693 TMT is a 1989 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 16 May 1989.

Is F693 TMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F693 TMT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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