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J81 TEG

1992 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,500 mi
Last recorded11,500 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Virago21,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ81 TEG
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 11,500 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 11,374 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 11,360 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 11,360 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 11,347 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 11,318 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 11,297 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight rear brake bind

Fail 17 Feb 2014 11,297 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight rear brake bind

Pass 19 Feb 2013 10,980 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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J81 TEG is a 1992 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J81 TEG, 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 J81 TEG registered?

J81 TEG is a 1992 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 3 February 1992.

Is J81 TEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J81 TEG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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