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G208 VMC

1989 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,545 mi
Last recorded39,545 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Virago27,609 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG208 VMC
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 39,545 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 38,776 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 38,775 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 22 May 2008 37,993 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 37,993 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 37,450 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 37,450 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 34,899 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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G208 VMC is a 1989 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 G208 VMC, 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 G208 VMC registered?

G208 VMC is a 1989 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 16 September 1989.

Is G208 VMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G208 VMC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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