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J823 JME

1992 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,431 mi
Last recorded41,431 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Virago21,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ823 JME
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine525cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 41,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 41,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 41,395 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 40,828 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 40,391 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

clutch lever pivot incorrect bolt

Pass 24 Nov 2017 40,375 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 40,365 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is distorted (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. headlamp bowl damaged (cannot adjust) (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working intermittant (1.5.1c)

Front Front mudguard insecure replaced missing bolts (2.3.7)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 39,767 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 36,988 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 33,323 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2012 33,323 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2011 32,809 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,718 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 32,711 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

advise cleaning of front and rear wheel spokes to prevent corrosion

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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J823 JME is a 1992 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J823 JME, 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 J823 JME registered?

J823 JME is a 1992 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 15 June 1992.

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