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E834 BDB

1988 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,033 mi
Last recorded29,033 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Virago21,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE834 BDB
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 29,033 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 29,018 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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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E834 BDB is a 1988 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E834 BDB, 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 E834 BDB registered?

E834 BDB is a 1988 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 29 June 1988.

Is E834 BDB safe to buy?

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