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H381 EGL

1990 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,480 mi
Last recorded18,480 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Virago21,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH381 EGL
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 18,480 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 18,455 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 18,455 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 18,354 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 17,869 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 17,192 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 17,191 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,597 miles

handlebars slightly misalined

Fail 28 Jun 2011 16,597 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

handlebars slightly misalined

Pass 11 Sep 2009 16,597 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Sep 2009 16,597 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2007 16,597 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 16,107 miles

L/H & R/H shock absorbers slight corrosion.

Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 16,082 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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H381 EGL is a 1990 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H381 EGL, 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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H381 EGL is a 1990 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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