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J891 DGJ

1991 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,905 mi
Last recorded13,905 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Virago23,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ891 DGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 13,905 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 13,626 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 13,626 miles

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 13,250 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 13,250 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 12,245 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 11,690 miles

Nail in rear tyre.

Number Plate showing small crack near mounting.

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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J891 DGJ is a 1991 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J891 DGJ, 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 J891 DGJ registered?

J891 DGJ is a 1991 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 23 October 1991.

Is J891 DGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J891 DGJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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