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G171 YMG

1990 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,637 mi
Last recorded22,637 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Virago21,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG171 YMG
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 22,637 miles

handle bars bent

Pass 1 Jun 2019 21,335 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 21,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear tyre has cracks developing on tread

front mudguard corroded and unsupported on offside mount

Pass 14 Sep 2017 21,095 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 21,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front front mudguard cracked but the fork brace is intact

Fail 23 Aug 2016 21,069 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front front mudguard cracked but the fork brace is intact

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 21,068 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 21,062 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 20,927 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 19,678 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 18,689 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 18,689 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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G171 YMG is a 1990 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 21,288 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 G171 YMG, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha Virago is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G171 YMG registered?

G171 YMG is a 1990 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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