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B158 YWS

1985 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,946 mi
Last recorded53,946 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1985 Yamaha Virago27,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB158 YWS
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 53,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 May 2022 53,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 53,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 52,216 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 50,687 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear mudguard deteriorated but secure

Fail 11 Dec 2018 50,672 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear rear mudguard deteriorated but secure

Pass 14 Dec 2017 47,889 miles

front mudgaurd deteriorated but secure

number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2016 44,609 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 44,607 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 41,723 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 38,242 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 34,028 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 34,028 miles

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 29,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 29,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 5 May 2007 28,999 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 28,239 miles

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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B158 YWS is a 1985 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 27,573 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 B158 YWS, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha Virago is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B158 YWS registered?

B158 YWS is a 1985 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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