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H731 MEH

1991 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

46,510 mi
Last recorded46,510 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Virago23,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH731 MEH
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 46,510 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 46,510 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 46,359 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 46,359 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 45,891 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 45,875 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 44,636 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 44,636 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 44,123 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 42,388 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 42,385 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

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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H731 MEH is a 1991 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H731 MEH, 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 H731 MEH registered?

H731 MEH is a 1991 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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