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D277 HME

1986 Yamaha Virago

Bronze Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,366 mi
Last recorded68,366 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 1986 Yamaha Virago20,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD277 HME
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 68,366 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 67,653 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 67,029 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 May 2019 65,622 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 64,620 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 13 May 2017 63,039 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 61,340 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 61,340 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 May 2015 59,553 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 59,546 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2013 58,217 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,826 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 55,072 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 54,330 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 53,623 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 53,575 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 52,831 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 52,772 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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D277 HME is a 1986 Yamaha Virago in Bronze with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D277 HME, 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 D277 HME registered?

D277 HME is a 1986 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 8 September 1986.

Is D277 HME safe to buy?

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