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H24 YYT

1991 Yamaha Virago

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,555 mi
Last recorded22,555 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Virago23,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH24 YYT
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 22,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,306 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 21,641 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,429 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 17,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 24 Apr 2007 17,524 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2006 14,219 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 14,219 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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H24 YYT is a 1991 Yamaha Virago in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H24 YYT, 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 H24 YYT registered?

H24 YYT is a 1991 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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