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J969 UEW

1992 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

14,706 mi
Last recorded14,706 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Virago21,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ969 UEW
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 14,706 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 14,594 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 14,059 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 13,553 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 13,142 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 13,131 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 13,085 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 13,085 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 12,912 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 12,827 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 12,771 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 12,771 miles

Front Gradient brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.D1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 12,649 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 12,604 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 12,604 miles

Gradient brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.D1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 12,593 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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J969 UEW is a 1992 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J969 UEW, 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 J969 UEW registered?

J969 UEW is a 1992 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 24 April 1992.

Is J969 UEW safe to buy?

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