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B763 EVW

1985 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,036 mi
Last recorded40,036 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1985 Yamaha Virago27,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB763 EVW
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 40,036 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 39,407 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,223 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 38,383 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 38,510 miles

slight noise on rear brake when tested in rollers

Pass 23 Jul 2012 37,780 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 37,473 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,940 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 35,641 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,800 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

fuel tap has slight leak

Pass 24 Jul 2007 33,786 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 33,348 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2006 33,348 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

nail in tyre

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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B763 EVW is a 1985 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B763 EVW, 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 B763 EVW registered?

B763 EVW is a 1985 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B763 EVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B763 EVW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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