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B183 WVG

1985 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,596 mi
Last recorded9,596 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 1985 Yamaha Virago27,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB183 WVG
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 9,596 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2013 9,076 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 8,585 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 8,585 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 8,084 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 7,650 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 7,650 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 7,368 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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B183 WVG is a 1985 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B183 WVG, 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 B183 WVG registered?

B183 WVG is a 1985 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B183 WVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B183 WVG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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