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C699 COR

1986 Yamaha Virago

Silver Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

20,453 mi
Last recorded20,453 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1986 Yamaha Virago20,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC699 COR
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 20,453 miles

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

Small dent in fuel tank

n/s mirror attachment sticks up

Fail 6 Mar 2015 20,453 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Small dent in fuel tank

n/s mirror attachment sticks up

Pass 17 Sep 2013 20,453 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Horn note weak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,453 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 20,453 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front suspension has been modified (2.3.8)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 20,453 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,453 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 20,453 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 20,453 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 20,453 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 20,453 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 20,453 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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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C699 COR is a 1986 Yamaha Virago in Silver with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 20,453 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 C699 COR, 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 40 years old, this Yamaha Virago is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C699 COR registered?

C699 COR is a 1986 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 7 July 1986.

Is C699 COR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C699 COR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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