Yamaha Virago

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 248 cc

V85 JFMMOT history

V85 JFM is a red petrol Yamaha Virago first used on 9 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 5,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2026
Mileage
5,460 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V85 JFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
Virago
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
248 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V85 JFM was last recorded at 5,460 miles on 12 Jun 2025, 771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
4,689 miles · 12 May 2023
Between the last two tests
771 miles
Average per year
166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 5,460 miles
  • 2023 – 4,689 miles
  • 2022 – 4,675 miles
  • 2021 – 4,671 miles
  • 2020 – 4,669 miles
  • 2019 – 4,629 miles
  • 2018 – 4,436 miles
  • 2017 – 4,435 miles
  • 2016 – 4,434 miles
  • 2015 – 4,245 miles
  • 2014 – 3,936 miles
  • 2013 – 3,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass5,460 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass5,460 miles (+771)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    5,460 miles
    Test number
    200218274413
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
  2. Pass4,689 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    4,689 miles
    Test number
    957604009583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass4,675 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    4,675 miles
    Test number
    528259790751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass4,671 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    4,671 miles
    Test number
    442565092595
    • AdvisoryFront brake lever close to full travel
  5. Pass4,669 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    4,669 miles
    Test number
    731338458468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass4,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    4,629 miles
    Test number
    140839779556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail4,629 miles (+193)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,629 miles
    Test number
    592394553171
    • MajorFront Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment excessive front brake travel (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorFront Tyre is unsuitable rear tyre fitted to front (5.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect direction (5.2.3 (i))
  8. Pass4,436 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    4,436 miles
    Test number
    166672475716
    • AdvisoryFront brake slightly reduced reserve travel
    • AdvisoryFront slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryChain dry
    • AdvisorySlight alteration in revs when handle bars turn left
  9. Pass4,435 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    4,435 miles
    Test number
    633244961987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass4,434 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    4,434 miles
    Test number
    543406672731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass4,245 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    4,245 miles
    Test number
    887951715126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass3,936 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    3,936 miles
    Test number
    335522014157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail3,404 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,404 miles
    Test number
    158655913441
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)
  14. Pass3,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    3,404 miles
    Test number
    737575613075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V85 JFM

Does V85 JFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V85 JFM expired on 11 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V85 JFM?
The MOT on V85 JFM expired on 11 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V85 JFM done?
V85 JFM was recorded at 5,460 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2025, an average of 166 miles a year.
Has V85 JFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V85 JFM has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on V85 JFM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V85 JFM find?
V85 JFM passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2025 with 4 advisories: front wheel spoke slightly corroded; rear brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort; rear drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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