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E85 CGU

1987 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

20,035 mi
Last recorded20,035 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1987 Yamaha Virago20,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE85 CGU
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 20,035 miles

Rear Rear tyre perished but not bexcessive

Pass 23 Feb 2023 20,034 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 20,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated FRONT PADS/DISCS CONTAMINATED WITH OIL (1.1.13 (b))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords FRONT TYRE BADLY PERISHED WITH LARGE DEEP CRACKS ALL THE WAY ROUND (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 20,028 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 20,015 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 20,001 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 19,967 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 19,952 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 19,924 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 19,912 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 19,878 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 19,864 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 19,841 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 19,814 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 19,787 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 19,770 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 19,704 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,678 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,659 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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E85 CGU is a 1987 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 E85 CGU, 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 E85 CGU registered?

E85 CGU is a 1987 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is E85 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E85 CGU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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