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E686 PCW

1988 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,024 mi
Last recorded43,024 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Virago21,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE686 PCW
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2018 43,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 43,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 42,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 42,788 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 41,576 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 41,192 miles

Footbrake return spring missing

Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,176 miles

Front mudguard has corrosion but does not impede rotation.

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 37,424 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 36,862 miles

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

Offside rear tail light inoperative , nearside ok

Rear tyre tread perished

Pass 10 Aug 2006 34,287 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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E686 PCW is a 1988 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E686 PCW, 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 E686 PCW registered?

E686 PCW is a 1988 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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