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H788 BWD

1990 Yamaha Virago

Brown Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,609 mi
Last recorded15,609 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Virago21,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH788 BWD
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1990
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 15,609 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 15,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 14,193 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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Fail 22 Aug 2022 14,181 miles

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

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2015 13,747 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 12,484 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 12,469 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

front tyre has slight cracking of sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2013 12,043 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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H788 BWD 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 H788 BWD, 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 H788 BWD registered?

H788 BWD is a 1990 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 7 December 1990.

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