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D477 WMO

1987 Yamaha Virago

Brown Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,582 mi
Last recorded72,582 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Yamaha Virago20,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD477 WMO
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 72,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 72,499 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 72,277 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 72,027 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 71,836 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 71,607 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 71,503 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 71,411 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 70,613 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 69,693 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 68,852 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 67,907 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 67,401 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 67,236 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 67,236 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 67,224 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 67,222 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2006 66,951 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 66,940 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 66,536 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 66,536 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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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D477 WMO is a 1987 Yamaha Virago in Brown with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D477 WMO, 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 D477 WMO registered?

D477 WMO is a 1987 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 10 February 1987.

Is D477 WMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D477 WMO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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