MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,036 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Centre Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
slight cracking in rear tyre wall
Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Virago?
Based on 18,852 MOT tests across 1,770 vehicles.
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J237 LAY is a 1991 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 J237 LAY, 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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J237 LAY is a 1991 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1991.
Is J237 LAY safe to buy?
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