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H557 TWW

1991 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,465 mi
Last recorded22,465 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Virago23,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH557 TWW
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 22,465 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 22,257 miles

Nearside Front fork tube corroding

Offside Front fork tube corroding

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 22,092 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2021 22,092 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 21,958 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 21,787 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 21,692 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 21,650 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 21,582 miles

Front tyre , slight un-even wear

Pass 21 Mar 2015 21,532 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 21,286 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 21,136 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 20,065 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 17,926 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 15,457 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 May 2010 15,457 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 15,330 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 15,104 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 14,823 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 14,332 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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H557 TWW is a 1991 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H557 TWW, 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 H557 TWW registered?

H557 TWW is a 1991 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 12 March 1991.

Is H557 TWW safe to buy?

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