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G960 PRH

1990 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,131 mi
Last recorded40,131 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Virago21,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG960 PRH
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 40,131 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 40,115 miles

Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 37,972 miles

Central Front Front tyre 18 years old.

Central Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Rear brake slightly grabbing on Brake drum. (1.2.1 (c))

Central Rear Rear tyre 19 years old

Fail 19 Apr 2023 37,972 miles

Central Front Front tyre 18 years old.

Central Front Position lamp not working Sidelight bulb not working, replaced PRS (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Rear brake slightly grabbing on Brake drum. (1.2.1 (c))

Central Rear Rear tyre 19 years old

Pass 31 Mar 2022 37,541 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 37,526 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 37,476 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 37,352 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 37,239 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 37,239 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 37,168 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 36,981 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 36,981 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 36,353 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 36,353 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,950 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 35,281 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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G960 PRH is a 1990 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G960 PRH, 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 G960 PRH registered?

G960 PRH is a 1990 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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