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G131 GNG

1989 Yamaha Virago

Orange Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,990 mi
Last recorded34,990 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Virago27,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG131 GNG
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 34,990 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2022 34,178 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

headlight mask fitted

Pass 24 May 2018 33,400 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlight mask fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,700 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 32,700 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

Pass 18 May 2011 32,609 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 32,539 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

n/s rear indicator repaired /headlight wireing needs tidy up

Fail 18 May 2010 32,539 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

n/s rear indicator repaired /headlight wireing needs tidy up

Pass 13 Mar 2009 32,324 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

headlamp wireing exposed to water

Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,802 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 31,802 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 31,595 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 30,725 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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G131 GNG is a 1989 Yamaha Virago in Orange with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G131 GNG, 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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G131 GNG is a 1989 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 11 August 1989.

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