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J847 LOD

1991 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

33,959 mi
Last recorded33,959 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Virago23,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ847 LOD
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 33,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

clutch operation excessively stiff

Pass 8 May 2019 32,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 31,772 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 30,655 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 30,655 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 29,122 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 29,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 28,066 miles

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

Rear tyre perished slightly

Fail 30 Sep 2013 28,066 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2012 27,111 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 27,111 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,101 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 27,100 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 27,092 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 27,044 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 26,857 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 26,857 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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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J847 LOD is a 1991 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 J847 LOD, 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 J847 LOD registered?

J847 LOD is a 1991 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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