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J282 GGB

1991 Yamaha Virago

Green Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,388 mi
Last recorded24,388 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Virago23,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ282 GGB
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 24,388 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 24,325 miles

aftermarket silencers fitted

Pass 25 May 2011 23,852 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 23,713 miles

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

cluych lever loose

gear lever loose

Fail 8 Jul 2009 23,654 miles

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

Clutch lever loose

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

front tyre soft

gear lever loose

Pass 20 Jun 2008 22,563 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 22,562 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 May 2008 22,552 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 21,145 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 20,465 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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J282 GGB is a 1991 Yamaha Virago in Green with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J282 GGB, 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 J282 GGB registered?

J282 GGB is a 1991 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 8 August 1991.

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