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J565 EKH

1991 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

16,572 mi
Last recorded16,572 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Virago23,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ565 EKH
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 16,572 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 16,335 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 15,909 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 15,574 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 15,367 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 14,997 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 14,609 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 13,954 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 13,450 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 12,706 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 12,393 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 12,301 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 12,106 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 12,076 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 12,023 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 12,013 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 11,932 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 11,788 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 11,781 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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J565 EKH is a 1991 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 J565 EKH, 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 J565 EKH registered?

J565 EKH is a 1991 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 23 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J565 EKH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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