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G690 WEW

1990 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

12,923 mi
Last recorded12,923 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Virago21,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG690 WEW
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 12,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear tyre very small cracks on tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2022 12,035 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 7,060 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 10,681 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2019 10,455 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 9,595 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 9,595 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front tyre perished

Pass 13 Sep 2016 9,505 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 9,475 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 9,037 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 8,923 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 8,904 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 8,764 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 8,445 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 8,445 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 8,445 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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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G690 WEW is a 1990 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G690 WEW, 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 G690 WEW registered?

G690 WEW is a 1990 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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The MOT history for G690 WEW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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