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B83 ODL

1985 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,342 mi
Last recorded11,342 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1985 Yamaha Virago27,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB83 ODL
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 11,342 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 10,168 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 10,168 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

rear tyre badly perished

Pass 26 May 2007 9,733 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 9,428 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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B83 ODL is a 1985 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B83 ODL, 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 B83 ODL registered?

B83 ODL is a 1985 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B83 ODL safe to buy?

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