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E764 RVP

1987 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,939 mi
Last recorded34,939 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1987 Yamaha Virago20,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE764 RVP
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 34,939 miles

FRONT BRAKE OPPERATION STIFF

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 34,939 miles

FRONT BRAKE OPPERATION STIFF

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen LED BULB CANNOT CHECK AIM (1.6.B.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 33,782 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 33,029 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 32,828 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 31,814 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,398 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,893 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 28,887 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 26,175 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 25,926 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,786 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 25,773 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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E764 RVP is a 1987 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E764 RVP, 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.

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What year was E764 RVP registered?

E764 RVP is a 1987 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 6 August 1987.

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