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G976 VGA

1990 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,088 mi
Last recorded30,088 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Virago21,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG976 VGA
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 30,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 30,083 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 29,933 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 26,461 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight oil misting on N/S fork stancian (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2016 26,329 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 24,995 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 24,993 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 23,561 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 21,719 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 20,033 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 18,242 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 18,197 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 17,979 miles

front brake siscs wrong way round

Pass 19 May 2007 17,895 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 17,779 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 17,756 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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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G976 VGA is a 1990 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 G976 VGA, 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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G976 VGA is a 1990 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 29 June 1990.

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