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G685 YMD

1990 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,696 mi
Last recorded53,696 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Virago21,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG685 YMD
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 53,696 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 50,088 miles

Exhaust noisy loud pipes (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect both front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 46,022 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect both front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 40,961 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 38,881 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 38,267 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 38,267 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,626 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,212 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 32,977 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 29,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre wearing low

Fail 22 Oct 2012 29,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre wearing low

Pass 18 Oct 2011 27,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2010 26,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 26,083 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)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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G685 YMD is a 1990 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G685 YMD, 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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G685 YMD is a 1990 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 20 June 1990.

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