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D316 CHG

1987 Yamaha Virago

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,826 mi
Last recorded22,826 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1987 Yamaha Virago20,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD316 CHG
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 22,826 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 22,546 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 22,470 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 22,470 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 21,463 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 20,368 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 19,058 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 19,058 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 18,706 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 17,776 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 17,344 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 15,018 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 14,336 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 13,539 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 10,987 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 9,688 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 6,233 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 6,209 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 5,734 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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D316 CHG is a 1987 Yamaha Virago in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D316 CHG, 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 D316 CHG registered?

D316 CHG is a 1987 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D316 CHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D316 CHG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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