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H870 DKJ

1990 Yamaha Virago

White Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,686 mi
Last recorded19,686 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Virago21,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH870 DKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 19,686 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 18,535 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil fork stanchion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2020 18,514 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect fork stanchion seal (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 18,477 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation marking (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

speedo drive not fitted in fork stanchion cut out

Pass 21 Jun 2018 14,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 14,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 13,102 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 13,101 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 29 May 2015 12,925 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 12,925 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 12,714 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 12,480 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 12,254 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 11,996 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 11,614 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 11,260 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 10,642 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 10,642 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 10,089 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 9,985 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside inner cv.boot split

Pass 26 Jan 2006 8,779 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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H870 DKJ is a 1990 Yamaha Virago in White with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H870 DKJ, 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 H870 DKJ registered?

H870 DKJ is a 1990 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 27 October 1990.

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