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G340 PGJ

1990 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,594 mi
Last recorded24,594 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Virago21,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG340 PGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 24,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,476 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 23,471 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,014 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 22,008 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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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G340 PGJ is a 1990 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 21,288 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 G340 PGJ, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha Virago is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G340 PGJ registered?

G340 PGJ is a 1990 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 10 May 1990.

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