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J659 BHE

1992 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,211 mi
Last recorded49,211 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Virago21,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ659 BHE
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 49,211 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil WILL NEED FORK SEALS REPLACING SOON, COULD ALSO USE NEW SRINGS DURING OVERHAUL (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 48,870 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Will need new shocks soon (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2019 48,870 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Will need new shocks soon (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 48,399 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 48,082 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 47,873 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 46,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 46,613 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 46,484 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 46,484 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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J659 BHE is a 1992 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc 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 J659 BHE, 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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J659 BHE is a 1992 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 12 June 1992.

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