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G695 RGF

1990 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

34,508 mi
Last recorded34,508 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Virago21,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG695 RGF
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 31,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 31,747 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 28,220 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 27,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front brake binding slightly.

high beam warning lamp not working.

number plate seems slightly undersize.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 27,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front brake binding slightly.

high beam warning lamp not working.

number plate seems slightly undersize.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 24,147 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

high beam warning lamp not working.

Fail 8 Apr 2010 24,079 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

high beam warning lamp not working.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,459 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

n/s grip slightly loose.

rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 23 Mar 2009 19,459 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

n/s grip slightly loose.

rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 17,758 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 16,481 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 16,374 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 16,319 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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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G695 RGF is a 1990 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G695 RGF, 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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G695 RGF is a 1990 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 23 April 1990.

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