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J51 WPY

1992 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,995 mi
Last recorded56,995 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Virago21,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ51 WPY
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 56,995 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 56,995 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 56,542 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 55,071 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 54,422 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 52,960 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 52,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 48,031 miles

rear tyre has slightly even wear

side stand bracket slightly bent

slight fluctuation on rear brake, not excessive at this time

Fail 25 Sep 2007 48,031 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

rear tyre has slightly even wear

side stand bracket slightly bent

slight fluctuation on rear brake, not excessive at this time

Pass 12 Sep 2006 44,821 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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J51 WPY is a 1992 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,068cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J51 WPY, 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 J51 WPY registered?

J51 WPY is a 1992 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 2 October 1992.

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