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J34 FGP

1992 Yamaha Virago

Purple Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,796 mi
Last recorded49,796 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Virago21,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ34 FGP
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 49,796 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 48,693 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 48,693 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 47,763 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 47,338 miles

handle bar mounting bushes have slight play

Fail 29 Jul 2022 47,337 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

handle bar mounting bushes have slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2019 47,323 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 47,264 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 47,241 miles

slight cracking between tread on front tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2014 46,330 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 46,330 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 45,027 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 44,863 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 44,800 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 44,249 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 43,689 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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J34 FGP is a 1992 Yamaha Virago in Purple with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J34 FGP, 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 J34 FGP registered?

J34 FGP is a 1992 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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