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V385 FAE

1999 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,259 mi
Last recorded15,259 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Virago17,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV385 FAE
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 15,259 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 15,255 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 15,246 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2015 15,241 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 15,177 miles

rear numberplate damaged

Pass 23 May 2012 15,142 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

number plate slight damage

rear tyre has small cuts

underside of frame rusty

Pass 3 May 2011 15,083 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

slight damage to number plate

Pass 17 Apr 2010 15,019 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 14,866 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 14,866 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded (3.2.A1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 14,764 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 14,238 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 12,872 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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V385 FAE is a 1999 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V385 FAE, 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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What year was V385 FAE registered?

V385 FAE is a 1999 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V385 FAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V385 FAE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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