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PMB 863Y

1983 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,963 mi
Last recorded36,963 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1983 Yamaha Virago26,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMB 863Y
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 36,963 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 35,997 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 34,399 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre cracking on walls

Pass 8 Jun 2007 33,224 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 33,224 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 May 2006 30,902 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 30,902 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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PMB 863Y is a 1983 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PMB 863Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PMB 863Y registered?

PMB 863Y is a 1983 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is PMB 863Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMB 863Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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