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G79 MGK

1990 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,664 mi
Last recorded35,664 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Virago21,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG79 MGK
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 35,664 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 34,293 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 34,237 miles

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

Central Front Wheel spoke slightly loose spokes a little loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jun 2016 33,374 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 33,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 32,989 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,791 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,490 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 31,577 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 31,010 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 31,010 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 30,460 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 30,460 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 28,806 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 28,804 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,335 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 26,033 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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G79 MGK is a 1990 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G79 MGK, 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 G79 MGK registered?

G79 MGK is a 1990 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 15 January 1990.

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