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E610 BBU

1988 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

28,713 mi
Last recorded28,713 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Virago21,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE610 BBU
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2026 28,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear shocks signs of corrosion

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 28,448 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 27,738 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 27,231 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 26,979 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 26,358 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 24,796 miles

FRONT TYRE CRACKED

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 23,812 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 23,812 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 21,833 miles

number plate to small

Fail 15 Jul 2016 21,833 miles

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

number plate to small

Pass 11 Jul 2015 18,528 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 17,968 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 16,859 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 16,838 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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E610 BBU is a 1988 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E610 BBU, 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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E610 BBU is a 1988 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 2 June 1988.

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