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J837 SPP

1992 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,797 mi
Last recorded13,797 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Virago21,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ837 SPP
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 13,797 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front front brake lever end broken but does not affect in any way braking

Pass 2 Feb 2024 13,489 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 13,423 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 13,055 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 11,939 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 11,687 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 11,493 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 11,449 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 11,424 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 10,158 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 10,158 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 9,752 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 9,752 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 6,961 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 6,961 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 5,941 miles

slight play in rear swing arm bushes

Pass 2 Oct 2010 5,160 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 3,603 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 3,603 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 1,732 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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J837 SPP is a 1992 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J837 SPP, 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 J837 SPP registered?

J837 SPP is a 1992 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 13 June 1992.

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