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H142 BCA

1991 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,993 mi
Last recorded35,993 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Virago23,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH142 BCA
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 35,993 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 35,986 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 35,986 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 35,986 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 35,986 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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H142 BCA is a 1991 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 H142 BCA, 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 H142 BCA registered?

H142 BCA is a 1991 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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