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F765 MWC

1988 Yamaha Virago

Purple Petrol 534cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,643 mi
Last recorded45,643 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Virago21,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF765 MWC
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine534cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 45,643 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 45,626 miles

limited travel hand brake lever

Pass 21 Jun 2013 45,443 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 45,194 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 45,194 miles

Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 44,560 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 44,543 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 43,994 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front brake hose taped

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 43,114 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 41,703 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 40,151 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 40,114 miles

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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F765 MWC is a 1988 Yamaha Virago in Purple with a 534cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F765 MWC, 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 F765 MWC registered?

F765 MWC is a 1988 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 10 October 1988.

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