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C871 LTA

1986 Yamaha Virago

Grey Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,754 mi
Last recorded11,754 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Yamaha Virago20,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC871 LTA
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 11,754 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 11,580 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 10,884 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 10,884 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 10,626 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 10,585 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 10,477 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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C871 LTA is a 1986 Yamaha Virago in Grey with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C871 LTA, 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 C871 LTA registered?

C871 LTA is a 1986 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C871 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C871 LTA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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