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E465 MMU

1987 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,234 mi
Last recorded10,234 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Yamaha Virago20,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE465 MMU
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 10,234 miles

Front brake lever travel

exhaust condition

Fail 9 Jul 2025 10,234 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front brake lever travel

exhaust condition

Pass 19 Jul 2018 10,232 miles

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

Front brake lever operation

Nearside mirror security

Pass 25 Jul 2017 10,219 miles

clutch lever condition

mirror security

Pass 14 Apr 2014 10,100 miles

clutch lever condition

headlamp pattern

rear tyre perished

seat condition

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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E465 MMU is a 1987 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E465 MMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E465 MMU registered?

E465 MMU is a 1987 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 2 September 1987.

Is E465 MMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E465 MMU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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