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F26 UFX

1988 Yamaha Virago

Purple Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,956 mi
Last recorded23,956 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Virago21,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 UFX
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 23,956 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 23,598 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 23,067 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,884 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 22,528 miles

front tyre worn, nsf fork seal weeping

Pass 5 Aug 2006 17,163 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 17,160 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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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F26 UFX is a 1988 Yamaha Virago in Purple with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F26 UFX, 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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How do I check the history of F26 UFX?

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What year was F26 UFX registered?

F26 UFX is a 1988 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 3 September 1988.

Is F26 UFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F26 UFX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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