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B599 YTC

1985 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,351 mi
Last recorded28,351 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 1985 Yamaha Virago27,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB599 YTC
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 28,351 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 28,324 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 28,228 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 26,744 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 26,744 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 26,656 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 26,832 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 26,615 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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B599 YTC is a 1985 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 750cc 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 B599 YTC, 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 B599 YTC registered?

B599 YTC is a 1985 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B599 YTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B599 YTC 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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