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D199 GAV

1987 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,173 mi
Last recorded42,173 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1987 Yamaha Virago20,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD199 GAV
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 42,173 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 42,161 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 39,983 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

fork seals condition

front tyre worn and perished

tail light

Pass 9 Jun 2014 39,163 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre perished

rear tyre worn

Fail 24 Apr 2013 36,606 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 36,606 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 36,382 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 36,129 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 35,551 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,551 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 35,304 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,186 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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D199 GAV is a 1987 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 20,904 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 D199 GAV, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha Virago is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D199 GAV registered?

D199 GAV is a 1987 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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