MOT Stats

Yamaha Virago

Year	Tests	Pass rate	Most common fail reason
1983	2	100%	n/a
1986	2	100%	n/a
1987	4	50%	Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords.
1988	2	100%	n/a
1989	13	69.23%	Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted.
1990	30	80%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
1991	32	75%	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.
1992	51	78.43%	Binding brake.
1993	42	76.19%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
1994	73	79.45%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
1995	79	92.41%	Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark.
1996	77	88.31%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
1997	68	85.29%	Binding brake.
1998	25	76%	Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure.
1999	16	68.75%	Tyre tread depth too low.
2000	9	100%	n/a
2001	3	100%	n/a
2002	6	83.33%	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.
2003	6	66.67%	Horn not working.
2004	1	100%	n/a
2005	2	100%	n/a
2008	1	100%	n/a
2011	3	33.33%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
2012	2	50%	Headlamp missing or inoperative.
2014	1	100%	n/a
2015	1	100%	n/a
2017	1	100%	n/a
2018	1	100%	n/a
2019	1	100%	n/a
2020	1	100%	n/a

Tests: 555

Average Yamaha Virago pass rate: 82.34%

Most common fail reasons

#	Reason	Fail code	Category	%
1	Headlamp aim outwith limits.	4.1.2(a)	Major	15%
2	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.	5.3.2(b)	Major	10%
3	Tyre tread depth too low.	5.2.3(e)	Dangerous	9%
4	Binding brake.	1.2.1(f)	Major	9%
5	Position lamp missing or inoperative.	4.2.1(a)	Major	9%
6	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.	4.8.2(a)(ii)	Major	8%
7	Steering head bearings defective or have excessive wear or play.	2.2.2(f)(i)	Major	7%
8	Horn not working.	7.7(a)	Major	6%
9	Headlamp missing or inoperative.	4.1.1(a)(ii)	Major	6%
10	Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted.	8.1.1(a)	Major	6%

Tests date range:

10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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