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J649 VDW

1992 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

9,528 mi
Last recorded9,528 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Virago21,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ649 VDW
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2026 9,528 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 9,512 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 9,199 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 8,844 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 8,677 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 8,677 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 7,181 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 7,162 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 7,148 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 7,134 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 7,119 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 7,107 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 7,095 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 7,081 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 7,055 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 7,041 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 6,954 miles

condition of front and rear tyre sidewalls

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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J649 VDW is a 1992 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 J649 VDW, 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 J649 VDW registered?

J649 VDW is a 1992 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 27 May 1992.

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The MOT history for J649 VDW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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