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H570 FPJ

1990 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,253 mi
Last recorded40,253 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Virago21,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH570 FPJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 40,253 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 40,251 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 39,807 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 39,807 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 39,707 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jun 2023 39,707 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2021 39,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front headlight taped and air cleaner taped

bike a little tatty

wiring could be more tidier

Fail 8 May 2021 39,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front headlight taped and air cleaner taped

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

bike a little tatty

wiring could be more tidier

Pass 25 Sep 2019 39,255 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

front brake feels slight travel and recommend fluid change

front mudgaurd missing at time of test

single seat security bolt require small attention

small number plate fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2019 39,249 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification pivot lock device requires attention (safty pin fitted ) (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc insecure lock devices (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

dip/main beam warn bulb missing

electrical wireing hanging outside clocks

front brake feels slight travel and recommend fluid change

front mudgaurd missing at time of test

nutral warn light missing

single seat security bolt require small attention

small number plate fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2014 38,907 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 38,907 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 38,904 miles

registration plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,194 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 36,165 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 36,084 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,297 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 34,435 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 30,443 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 30,443 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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H570 FPJ is a 1990 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H570 FPJ, 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 H570 FPJ registered?

H570 FPJ is a 1990 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 2 August 1990.

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