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D720 HYL

1987 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,233 mi
Last recorded20,233 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1987 Yamaha Virago20,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD720 HYL
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 20,233 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 20,233 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 13,328 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2015 4,989 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 4,989 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted headlamp to correct position (1.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 4,887 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 4,648 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 36,499 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 36,497 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 35,530 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2009 35,530 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,419 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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D720 HYL is a 1987 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D720 HYL, 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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D720 HYL is a 1987 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 23 May 1987.

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