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F978 JKL

1989 Yamaha Virago

Cream Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,070 mi
Last recorded30,070 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Virago27,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF978 JKL
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 30,070 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 29,856 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 29,833 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 297,750 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 29,715 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 29,185 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 28,856 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 28,456 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 27,336 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 26,560 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 25,346 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 24,330 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,837 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 22,573 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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F978 JKL is a 1989 Yamaha Virago in Cream with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F978 JKL, 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 F978 JKL registered?

F978 JKL is a 1989 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 15 June 1989.

Is F978 JKL safe to buy?

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