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B761 YTC

1985 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,631 mi
Last recorded13,631 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1985 Yamaha Virago27,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB761 YTC
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 13,631 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 35,027 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 35,027 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 13,476 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 12,622 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 12,498 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 11,701 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 11,671 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 11,570 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 5,624 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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B761 YTC is a 1985 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B761 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 B761 YTC registered?

B761 YTC is a 1985 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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