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J266 TGM

1991 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,972 mi
Last recorded28,972 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Virago23,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ266 TGM
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 28,972 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 28,873 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 28,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 28,660 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 27,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 27,614 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 26,835 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 24,760 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 24,760 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,301 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,034 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,596 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 21,885 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 20,159 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 20,159 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 16,985 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 16,453 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 16,149 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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J266 TGM is a 1991 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 J266 TGM, 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 J266 TGM registered?

J266 TGM is a 1991 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 22 October 1991.

Is J266 TGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J266 TGM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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