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J639 AYG

1991 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,191 mi
Last recorded57,191 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Virago23,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ639 AYG
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 57,191 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 56,891 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 56,525 miles

Gear lever worn

Throttle bar end worn

Fail 15 Jun 2023 56,580 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Gear lever worn

Throttle bar end worn

Pass 15 Jun 2022 56,080 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 55,678 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Reduced damping

Pass 8 Jun 2019 54,492 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 49,370 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 48,015 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 46,402 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,484 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 48,367 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,356 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,551 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 39,551 miles

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 36,059 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 36,059 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 35,393 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 34,829 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 34,349 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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J639 AYG is a 1991 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J639 AYG, 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 J639 AYG registered?

J639 AYG is a 1991 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 6 August 1991.

Is J639 AYG safe to buy?

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