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H549 BKL

1990 Yamaha Virago

Brown Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,956 mi
Last recorded20,956 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Virago21,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH549 BKL
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1990
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 20,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 20,936 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 20,767 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 20,454 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 20,347 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 20,347 miles

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

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel adjusted (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,925 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 18,190 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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H549 BKL is a 1990 Yamaha Virago in Brown with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H549 BKL, 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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H549 BKL is a 1990 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 7 August 1990.

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