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J970 DYG

1992 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,619 mi
Last recorded21,619 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Virago21,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ970 DYG
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 21,619 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 21,520 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 21,341 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 21,171 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 20,535 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 20,137 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,633 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 19,163 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 17,812 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 17,812 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 17,657 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 16,803 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 16,015 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 15,997 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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J970 DYG is a 1992 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J970 DYG, 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 J970 DYG registered?

J970 DYG is a 1992 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 March 1992.

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The MOT history for J970 DYG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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