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J332 KCV

1991 Yamaha Virago

White Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,481 mi
Last recorded11,481 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Virago23,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ332 KCV
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 11,481 miles

Advise exhaust noisy

Pass 2 Aug 2023 11,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 11,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fork gaiters split

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Front tyre slightly perished

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Nov 2019 11,466 miles

Both tyres soft, inflated for test.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fork gaitors split.

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 11,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front forks covered by giators

Fail 5 Jun 2017 11,377 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front forks covered by giators

Pass 26 Mar 2015 11,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

front shocks covered by rubber gators

Pass 13 Jun 2013 11,190 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

front shocks covered by rubber gators

Fail 13 Jun 2013 11,190 miles

Riders seat missing (6.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

front shocks covered by rubber gators

Pass 27 May 2011 10,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

forks covered in gaitors

front tyre soft

rear tyre soft

Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 10,478 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J332 KCV is a 1991 Yamaha Virago in White with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J332 KCV, 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 J332 KCV registered?

J332 KCV is a 1991 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 2 September 1991.

Is J332 KCV safe to buy?

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