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G23 FFV

1989 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,370 mi
Last recorded28,370 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Virago27,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 FFV
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 28,370 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 28,366 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 28,081 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2010 28,073 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,072 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 26,371 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 25,603 miles

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

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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G23 FFV is a 1989 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G23 FFV, 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 G23 FFV registered?

G23 FFV is a 1989 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 22 September 1989.

Is G23 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G23 FFV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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