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G971 VYY

1990 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,880 mi
Last recorded44,880 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Virago21,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG971 VYY
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 44,880 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 44,847 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed Also badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 44,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 44,129 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 43,748 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 43,681 miles

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,660 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 22 Jul 2009 43,647 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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G971 VYY is a 1990 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G971 VYY, 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 G971 VYY registered?

G971 VYY is a 1990 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 18 July 1990.

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