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H166 FBD

1991 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,468 mi
Last recorded34,468 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2015
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Virago23,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH166 FBD
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2015 34,468 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,679 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 33,666 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 30,685 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 30,685 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 29,694 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Jun 2008 24,555 miles

advise output and type of rear light.

Fail 3 Jul 2007 17,671 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 17,671 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 12,318 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 10,871 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 10,871 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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H166 FBD is a 1991 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 23,828 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 H166 FBD, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha Virago is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H166 FBD registered?

H166 FBD is a 1991 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 6 July 1991.

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