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G760 MSO

1989 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,278 mi
Last recorded38,278 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Virago27,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG760 MSO
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 38,278 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 38,257 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 35,969 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

front brake lever shorten/damaged

front suspension poor damping

undersize rear tyre

Fail 29 May 2018 35,966 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bnoth (4.4.3 (a))

front brake lever shorten/damaged

front suspension poor damping

undersize rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2017 35,113 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 35,113 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 34,876 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Swingarm pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 34,876 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Swingarm pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 34,541 miles

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

front tyre cracking on walls and in tread

Fail 27 Apr 2015 34,535 miles

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

front tyre cracking on walls and in tread

Pass 19 Mar 2014 34,145 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 33,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 32,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 32,102 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 31,875 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 31,870 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 29,663 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 22 Jul 2005 27,131 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (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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G760 MSO is a 1989 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 27,609 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 G760 MSO, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha Virago is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G760 MSO registered?

G760 MSO is a 1989 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 28 August 1989.

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