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D967 YEV

1987 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,104 mi
Last recorded59,104 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1987 Yamaha Virago20,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD967 YEV
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 59,104 miles

Front corroded mudgaurd

Fail 26 Jun 2017 59,101 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front corroded mudgaurd

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 55,260 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 51,918 miles

front tyre has slight cracks

Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,338 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 49,483 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 49,442 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 49,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 49,422 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 15 May 2009 46,915 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 46,914 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 May 2008 46,050 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 46,050 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2008 45,958 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)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Offside Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front tyre just on legal limit of 1mm tread depth recommend replacement.

Pass 28 Apr 2007 45,244 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 45,200 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front calipers slightly binding

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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D967 YEV is a 1987 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D967 YEV, 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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D967 YEV is a 1987 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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