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D429 MTT

1986 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,812 mi
Last recorded9,812 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Yamaha Virago20,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD429 MTT
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2025 9,812 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 8,045 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 5,437 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 5,417 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 2,879 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 2,337 miles

Rear tyre rubber slightly perished

Pass 27 Jun 2019 2,174 miles

front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 24 Jul 2007 2,111 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 2,058 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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D429 MTT is a 1986 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 D429 MTT, 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 D429 MTT registered?

D429 MTT is a 1986 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D429 MTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D429 MTT shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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