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H233 SWX

1990 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,652 mi
Last recorded22,652 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Virago21,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH233 SWX
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 22,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 22,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 22,292 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 22,219 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 21,839 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 20,252 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 19,152 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 18,116 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 17,896 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 17,743 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 17,544 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 17,507 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 17,076 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 17,076 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 16,337 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 14,727 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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H233 SWX is a 1990 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc 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 H233 SWX, 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 H233 SWX registered?

H233 SWX is a 1990 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 16 August 1990.

Is H233 SWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H233 SWX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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