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E180 YYA

1988 Yamaha Virago

Maroon Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,256 mi
Last recorded61,256 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Virago21,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE180 YYA
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 61,256 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 61,250 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2013 58,828 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 55,809 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 51,158 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,438 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,403 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 37,351 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 37,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,609 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 33,341 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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E180 YYA is a 1988 Yamaha Virago in Maroon with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 21,545 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 E180 YYA, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha Virago is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E180 YYA registered?

E180 YYA is a 1988 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 30 June 1988.

Is E180 YYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E180 YYA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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