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H456 HAF

1991 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,140 mi
Last recorded25,140 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Virago23,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH456 HAF
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 25,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake binding slightly when turned by hand.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (Tyre perishing.) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 25,128 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (Tyre perishing.) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 24,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 24,977 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 23,845 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 22,797 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 22,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 22,281 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 22,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Jul 2013 21,880 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 21,570 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,570 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 21,330 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 21,326 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 21,326 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 21,279 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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H456 HAF is a 1991 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H456 HAF, 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 H456 HAF registered?

H456 HAF is a 1991 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 25 March 1991.

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