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J112 SJW

1991 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,336 mi
Last recorded22,336 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Virago23,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ112 SJW
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 22,336 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 21,737 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 20,401 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 20,263 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 20,138 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 19,710 miles

exhaust shows signs of corrosion

water behind fork dust seals

Fail 25 Apr 2014 19,710 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

exhaust shows signs of corrosion

water behind fork dust seals

Pass 6 Nov 2012 18,964 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 18,401 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 17,478 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 17,478 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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J112 SJW is a 1991 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 J112 SJW, 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 J112 SJW registered?

J112 SJW is a 1991 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J112 SJW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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