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J815 AYC

1991 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,457 mi
Last recorded28,457 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Virago23,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ815 AYC
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 28,457 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 28,259 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front front tyre perished in the tread

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 27,668 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 26,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 26,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 20,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 20,627 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 19,737 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 19,733 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 18,787 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 17,780 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 16,819 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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J815 AYC is a 1991 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J815 AYC, 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 J815 AYC registered?

J815 AYC is a 1991 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 6 August 1991.

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