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J87 WEG

1992 Yamaha Virago

Cream Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,103 mi
Last recorded21,103 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Virago21,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ87 WEG
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1992
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 21,103 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 21,058 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 21,018 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 20,942 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 20,918 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 20,918 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2011 20,716 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 20,716 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 20,310 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

advise rear foot brake pedal travel

indicators flash slightly fast

nearside front indicator slightly dimmer than offside

slight noise when operating rear brake

Fail 3 Jun 2010 20,301 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

advise rear foot brake pedal travel

indicators flash slightly fast

nearside front indicator slightly dimmer than offside

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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J87 WEG is a 1992 Yamaha Virago in Cream with a 250cc 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 J87 WEG, 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 J87 WEG registered?

J87 WEG is a 1992 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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