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D227 OUA

1991 Yamaha Virago

Maroon Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,584 mi
Last recorded8,584 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Virago23,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD227 OUA
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1991
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 8,584 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 8,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 8,451 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 8,442 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 8,342 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 8,336 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 8,329 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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D227 OUA is a 1991 Yamaha Virago in Maroon with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 D227 OUA, 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 D227 OUA registered?

D227 OUA is a 1991 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is D227 OUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D227 OUA shows 7 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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