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F30 HNJ

1988 Yamaha Virago

Yellow Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

391 mi
Last recorded391 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Virago21,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF30 HNJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 391 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jun 2022 31,802 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 31,802 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2021 31,795 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension shaft heavily corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2006 31,775 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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F30 HNJ is a 1988 Yamaha Virago in Yellow with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 21,545 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 F30 HNJ, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha Virago is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F30 HNJ registered?

F30 HNJ is a 1988 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 15 August 1988.

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