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UUY 224Y

1983 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

22,414 mi
Last recorded22,414 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1983 Yamaha Virago26,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUY 224Y
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 22,414 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 22,320 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 22,278 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 22,236 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 22,208 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 22,161 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 21,869 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 21,783 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 21,650 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 21,436 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 21,226 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 20,911 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 20,776 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 20,254 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 20,254 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 19,667 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 18,492 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 16,568 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 15,320 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 15,027 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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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UUY 224Y is a 1983 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UUY 224Y, 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 UUY 224Y registered?

UUY 224Y is a 1983 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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