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FLE 478Y

1983 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,272 mi
Last recorded1,272 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1983 Yamaha Virago26,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLE 478Y
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 1,272 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 1,272 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Sep 2012 7,515 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 7,503 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 7,465 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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FLE 478Y is a 1983 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 26,577 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 FLE 478Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha Virago is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FLE 478Y registered?

FLE 478Y is a 1983 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is FLE 478Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLE 478Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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