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JKL 733Y

1983 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,662 mi
Last recorded29,662 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2007
Typical for 1983 Yamaha Virago26,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKL 733Y
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2007 29,662 miles

surface corrosion on rear swinging arm

Fail 14 Jul 2007 29,653 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

surface corrosion on rear swinging arm

Pass 10 Aug 2006 28,611 miles

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

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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JKL 733Y is a 1983 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JKL 733Y, 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 JKL 733Y registered?

JKL 733Y is a 1983 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is JKL 733Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKL 733Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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