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V85 JFM

1999 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,460 mi
Last recorded5,460 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Virago17,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 JFM
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 5,460 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 12 May 2023 4,689 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 4,675 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 4,671 miles

Front brake lever close to full travel

Pass 11 Jun 2020 4,669 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 4,629 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 4,629 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment excessive front brake travel (1.1.15 (f))

Front Tyre is unsuitable rear tyre fitted to front (5.2.3 (a))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect direction (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 4,436 miles

chain dry

slight alteration in revs when handle bars turn left

Front brake slightly reduced reserve travel

Front slight brake bind

Pass 31 Mar 2017 4,435 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 4,434 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 4,245 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 3,936 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 3,404 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 3,404 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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V85 JFM is a 1999 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V85 JFM, 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 V85 JFM registered?

V85 JFM is a 1999 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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