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J682 SAN

1991 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,467 mi
Last recorded38,467 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Virago23,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ682 SAN
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 38,467 miles

tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Jun 2013 37,978 miles

front tyre perished

Fail 8 Jun 2013 37,972 miles

Front Brake component cracked and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2012 37,159 miles

front pads

Pass 4 Jun 2011 36,599 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 36,491 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 36,491 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 36,366 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 35,869 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 35,869 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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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J682 SAN is a 1991 Yamaha Virago in Black 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 J682 SAN, 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 J682 SAN registered?

J682 SAN is a 1991 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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