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J260 WNT

1992 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,383 mi
Last recorded25,383 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Virago21,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ260 WNT
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 25,383 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 24,886 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 24,354 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 23,901 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 23,348 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 22,802 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 22,802 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 21,428 miles

front fork seals starting to leak

Pass 17 May 2018 19,879 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 18,913 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 18,905 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 May 2016 17,009 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 14,982 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 13,680 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 13,181 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2013 13,181 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 13,178 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 13,177 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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J260 WNT is a 1992 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 21,302 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 J260 WNT, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha Virago is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J260 WNT registered?

J260 WNT is a 1992 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 25 March 1992.

Is J260 WNT safe to buy?

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