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H647 BMC

1990 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,055 mi
Last recorded32,055 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Virago21,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH647 BMC
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 32,055 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 31,296 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 30,559 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 29,334 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 28,212 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 27,842 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 27,823 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 27,405 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 27,115 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 26,780 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 26,780 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 26,758 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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H647 BMC is a 1990 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H647 BMC, 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 H647 BMC registered?

H647 BMC is a 1990 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 29 August 1990.

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