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E736 KUY

1988 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,125 mi
Last recorded25,125 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Virago21,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE736 KUY
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 25,125 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 24,782 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 23,918 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 23,918 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 23,174 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 21,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 20,354 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 20,347 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. rear swinging arm (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 20,341 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded rear mudguard is broken and insecure (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. rear swinging arm (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 20,083 miles

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

r/guard insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2015 18,506 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 16,156 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 15,720 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 12,971 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 12,971 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2008 12,866 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 12,255 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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E736 KUY is a 1988 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 E736 KUY, 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 E736 KUY registered?

E736 KUY is a 1988 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 10 May 1988.

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