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G316 XLO

1989 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

9,610 mi
Last recorded9,610 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Virago27,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG316 XLO
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 9,610 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 9,544 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 9,544 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 9,511 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 9,458 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 9,371 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 9,323 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 9,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 9,304 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 9,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 8,765 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 8,550 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 8,550 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 8,369 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 8,059 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 7,067 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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G316 XLO is a 1989 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G316 XLO, 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 G316 XLO registered?

G316 XLO is a 1989 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 18 September 1989.

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