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F533 OTR

1988 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,433 mi
Last recorded17,433 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Virago21,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF533 OTR
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 17,433 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 17,236 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 16,814 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 16,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 15,599 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 13,504 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 13,504 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 12,404 miles

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

rear tyre cut

rear tyre has slight damadge

Fail 3 Jul 2013 12,404 miles

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

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

rear tyre cut

rear tyre has slight damadge

Pass 20 Jun 2012 10,062 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 7,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 3,945 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 3,945 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 2,906 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 1,081 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 31,221 miles

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

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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F533 OTR is a 1988 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F533 OTR, 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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F533 OTR is a 1988 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 12 September 1988.

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