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B596 DBV

1985 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

6,751 mi
Last recorded6,751 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Yamaha Virago27,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB596 DBV
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 6,751 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 6,137 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 6,066 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pair system pipes needs sealing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake clevis joint insecure split pin missing on linkage pin (1.1.15 (c))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting/bracket missing nut missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear final drive is leaking oil

Nearside engine has leak

split pins missing on torsion arm (both ends)

Pass 3 Nov 2018 53,782 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 53,778 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 53,500 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 53,255 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2015 52,481 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 51,337 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 50,392 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 48,986 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 May 2011 48,986 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 47,730 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 45,684 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 44,764 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 43,849 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 May 2006 42,980 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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B596 DBV is a 1985 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B596 DBV, 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 B596 DBV registered?

B596 DBV is a 1985 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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