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J85 PNE

1992 Yamaha Virago

Cream Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,500 mi
Last recorded25,500 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Virago21,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ85 PNE
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1992
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 25,500 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 25,468 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 22,552 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 22,068 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 22,068 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,925 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 19,862 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 19,454 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 18,867 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 18,227 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 17,141 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 17,141 miles

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

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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J85 PNE is a 1992 Yamaha Virago in Cream with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J85 PNE, 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 J85 PNE registered?

J85 PNE is a 1992 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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