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E343 XRH

1988 Yamaha Virago

Maroon Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,444 mi
Last recorded17,444 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Virago21,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE343 XRH
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 17,444 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil forks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2016 16,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 16,772 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 16,662 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 16,662 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 15,887 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 15,887 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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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E343 XRH is a 1988 Yamaha Virago in Maroon with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 E343 XRH, 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 E343 XRH registered?

E343 XRH is a 1988 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E343 XRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E343 XRH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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