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F215 YFL

1988 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,317 mi
Last recorded18,317 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Virago21,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF215 YFL
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine550cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2021 18,317 miles

Front tyre wearing close to wear markers

Pass 11 May 2018 18,282 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 18,260 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 18,199 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 17,849 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 17,485 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 16,829 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 16,585 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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F215 YFL is a 1988 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F215 YFL, 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 F215 YFL registered?

F215 YFL is a 1988 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 8 December 1988.

Is F215 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F215 YFL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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