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J246 GMC

1991 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,287 mi
Last recorded19,287 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Virago23,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ246 GMC
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 19,287 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 17,724 miles

Front Tyre has light perishing on sidewall , date code is 3910 tyre getting slightly old

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 17,396 miles

front tyre old by date

Pass 9 Apr 2021 17,056 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 17,056 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 16,715 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 16,472 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 15,935 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 14,985 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 13,049 miles

Slight play in offside and nearside rear lower shock absorber bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2012 12,795 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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J246 GMC is a 1991 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 J246 GMC, 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 J246 GMC registered?

J246 GMC is a 1991 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 6 September 1991.

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