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T57 LUJ

1999 Yamaha Virago

Maroon Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,260 mi
Last recorded13,260 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Virago17,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT57 LUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 13,260 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 13,260 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 13,258 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 11,148 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2013 10,461 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 9,236 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 8,748 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 8,599 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 7,346 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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T57 LUJ is a 1999 Yamaha Virago in Maroon with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 17,879 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T57 LUJ, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Virago is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T57 LUJ registered?

T57 LUJ is a 1999 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is T57 LUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T57 LUJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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