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F935 DYB

1988 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,741 mi
Last recorded32,741 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Virago21,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF935 DYB
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2016 32,741 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey collector box (7.1.1b)

Front Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (1.1.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

no plate detereating

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 30,163 miles

forks pitting

Fail 8 Oct 2014 30,163 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

forks pitting

Pass 10 May 2013
Fail 10 May 2013 27,172 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 May 2012 27,051 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 26,903 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 26,886 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 26,880 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 May 2009 25,832 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2005 25,616 miles

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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F935 DYB is a 1988 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F935 DYB, 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 F935 DYB registered?

F935 DYB is a 1988 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 13 December 1988.

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The MOT history for F935 DYB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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