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G36 NRC

1989 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,851 mi
Last recorded31,851 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Virago27,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG36 NRC
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 31,851 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 30,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 30,871 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 30,306 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 30,306 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 30,170 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 29,753 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 29,749 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Offside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 28,362 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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G36 NRC is a 1989 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G36 NRC, 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 G36 NRC registered?

G36 NRC is a 1989 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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