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G452 WPJ

1990 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,191 mi
Last recorded49,191 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Virago21,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG452 WPJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 49,191 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 49,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stone in rear tyre.

Pass 1 Jun 2023 48,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 48,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 48,454 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 46,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 46,263 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 16 Jun 2017 45,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 45,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front and rear tyres are aged.

Fail 10 Jun 2016 45,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front and rear tyres are aged.

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front and rear tyres underinflated

Fail 27 Mar 2015 45,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front and rear tyres underinflated

Fail 23 Aug 2013 45,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 45,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 44,835 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 44,835 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 43,537 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 43,537 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 43,062 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 42,598 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 42,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 42,161 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 42,161 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 41,987 miles

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

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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G452 WPJ is a 1990 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G452 WPJ, 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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G452 WPJ is a 1990 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 July 1990.

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