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G599 ARK

1990 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,778 mi
Last recorded20,778 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Virago21,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG599 ARK
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 20,778 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 20,778 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 20,769 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 20,751 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 20,697 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 20,697 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 20,669 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 20,662 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 20,536 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 20,474 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,292 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 20,138 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 20,019 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 20,019 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 19,833 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 19,688 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 19,556 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 19,403 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 19,027 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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G599 ARK is a 1990 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 G599 ARK, 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 G599 ARK registered?

G599 ARK is a 1990 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 23 March 1990.

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