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T870 KBV

1999 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,298 mi
Last recorded46,298 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Virago17,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT870 KBV
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 46,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 43,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 41,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2020 41,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2014 35,666 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 35,634 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 25,425 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,006 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 19,453 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 19,358 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 15,606 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 14,671 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 6,138 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 6,122 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

some noise from transmission

Pass 20 Jul 2006 2,123 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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T870 KBV is a 1999 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 17,879 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 T870 KBV, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Virago is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T870 KBV is a 1999 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 9 March 1999.

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