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F731 PYR

1988 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

22,690 mi
Last recorded22,690 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Virago21,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF731 PYR
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 22,690 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 22,135 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 22,135 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 22,133 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear tyre slightly perished on sidewalls

Fail 22 Jan 2020 22,133 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear tyre slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 18 Jan 2017 21,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

advise fork gaitors fitted to front and rear shocks

Fail 18 Jan 2017 21,708 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

advise fork gaitors fitted to front and rear shocks

Pass 13 Jan 2016 21,387 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 21,387 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 21,367 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 21,367 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 21,222 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 20,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

tickover high

Fail 24 May 2011 20,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

tickover high

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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F731 PYR is a 1988 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F731 PYR, 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 F731 PYR registered?

F731 PYR is a 1988 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 23 December 1988.

Is F731 PYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F731 PYR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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