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G263 UDL

1989 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,276 mi
Last recorded25,276 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Virago27,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG263 UDL
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 25,276 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 25,276 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock RH indicator/fog light mount hitting RH air intake (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 25,119 miles

front brake hose tight

Pass 28 Jun 2023 24,170 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 23,226 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 22,429 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 22,421 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 21,828 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 21,490 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 20,903 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 20,102 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 17,719 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 17,719 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 15,295 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 14,449 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 14,424 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 12,277 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 9,224 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 8,642 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 8,567 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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G263 UDL is a 1989 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G263 UDL, 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 G263 UDL registered?

G263 UDL is a 1989 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 October 1989.

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