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E947 NHY

1987 Yamaha Virago

Maroon Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,009 mi
Last recorded15,009 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1987 Yamaha Virago20,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE947 NHY
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,009 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 15,009 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 15,009 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 14,928 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 14,925 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 May 2008 14,588 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front suspension weak

rear number plate requires attension

Fail 13 May 2008 14,588 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front suspension weak

rear number plate requires attension

Pass 16 May 2007 13,449 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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E947 NHY is a 1987 Yamaha Virago in Maroon with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E947 NHY, 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 E947 NHY registered?

E947 NHY is a 1987 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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