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H446 FTA

1991 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,698 mi
Last recorded47,698 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Virago23,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH446 FTA
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 47,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 47,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp slightly affected by voltage instability when engine running.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned not central (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been modified from standard

Fail 30 Jun 2023 47,512 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned separation distance lass than 240mm (4.4.3 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements not loud enough (7.7 (c))

Offside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Upper Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp slightly affected by voltage instability when engine running.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned not central (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been modified from standard

Pass 23 Jun 2021 47,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp slightly affected by voltage instability when engine running.

Horn not working properly quiet (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned not central (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been modified from standard

Pass 12 Aug 2019 46,851 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 45,636 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 45,282 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 45,012 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 45,012 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock on right lock (2.1.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 44,108 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 43,961 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2013 43,961 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 43,354 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 40,483 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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H446 FTA is a 1991 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H446 FTA, 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 H446 FTA registered?

H446 FTA is a 1991 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 4 April 1991.

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