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F37 PFB

1988 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,220 mi
Last recorded20,220 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Virago21,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF37 PFB
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 20,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 19,582 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 16,984 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2011 16,962 miles

slightly noisy but not considered excessive

Fail 21 Aug 2010 15,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 15,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 15,453 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 15,385 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 15,385 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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F37 PFB is a 1988 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F37 PFB, 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 F37 PFB registered?

F37 PFB is a 1988 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 17 September 1988.

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