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B187 TEC

1985 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,129 mi
Last recorded8,129 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1985 Yamaha Virago27,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB187 TEC
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 8,129 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

clutch pivots worn

Pass 11 Sep 2013 8,026 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 8,009 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 7,703 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 7,495 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 6,821 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 6,064 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 4,890 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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B187 TEC is a 1985 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B187 TEC, 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 B187 TEC registered?

B187 TEC is a 1985 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for B187 TEC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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