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G27 FFR

1989 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

32,989 mi
Last recorded32,989 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Virago27,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG27 FFR
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 32,989 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 32,690 miles

heat shield loose

Pass 30 May 2023 32,556 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 32,224 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 31,755 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 31,324 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 30,849 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 30,305 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 30,057 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 29,412 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 29,295 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 28,066 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 27,279 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 26,255 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 25,603 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2010 25,580 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 25,580 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 25,393 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 20,917 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 20,816 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 20,816 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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G27 FFR is a 1989 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G27 FFR, 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 G27 FFR registered?

G27 FFR is a 1989 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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