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H970 FVM

1991 Yamaha Virago

Brown Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

31,152 mi
Last recorded31,152 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Virago23,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH970 FVM
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1991
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 31,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 30,598 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 30,362 miles

Exhaust Noisy

Steering Bearings Notchy

Pass 15 Jun 2017 30,163 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 29,919 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 29,088 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 28,175 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 27,781 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 27,290 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 26,820 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,144 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2009 25,536 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre cracking

Pass 2 May 2008 24,804 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 24,282 miles

front tyre cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2006 23,283 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 23,267 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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H970 FVM is a 1991 Yamaha Virago in Brown with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 H970 FVM, 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 H970 FVM registered?

H970 FVM is a 1991 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 27 March 1991.

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The MOT history for H970 FVM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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