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E185 JPH

1988 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,866 mi
Last recorded34,866 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Virago21,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE185 JPH
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 34,866 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 34,866 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 34,238 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 33,842 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 33,642 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 33,814 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 33,617 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 33,497 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,380 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 33,274 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 33,074 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 32,971 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 32,851 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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E185 JPH is a 1988 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E185 JPH, 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 E185 JPH registered?

E185 JPH is a 1988 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 23 May 1988.

Is E185 JPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E185 JPH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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