MOT Status
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38,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect both fork have restricted movement (5.3.2 (b))
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Virago?
Based on 18,852 MOT tests across 1,770 vehicles.
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J945 BAL is a 1991 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1991 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 23,828 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 J945 BAL, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha Virago is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J945 BAL registered?
J945 BAL is a 1991 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is J945 BAL safe to buy?
The MOT history for J945 BAL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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