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J671 GMR

1991 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,066 mi
Last recorded28,066 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Virago23,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ671 GMR
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2025 28,066 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 28,066 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 27,956 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 27,918 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 27,918 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 27,773 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 27,763 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 27,596 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 27,596 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 26,215 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 23,492 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 23,475 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 22,719 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 May 2009 22,719 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 22,107 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 21,326 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 18,986 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 18,638 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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J671 GMR is a 1991 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J671 GMR, 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 J671 GMR registered?

J671 GMR is a 1991 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J671 GMR safe to buy?

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