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H401 HSM

1990 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,600 mi
Last recorded5,600 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Virago21,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH401 HSM
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 5,600 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 5,595 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 5,595 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2013 5,572 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 5,338 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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H401 HSM is a 1990 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H401 HSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H401 HSM?

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What year was H401 HSM registered?

H401 HSM is a 1990 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 13 August 1990.

Is H401 HSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H401 HSM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H401 HSM have outstanding finance?

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