1996 Yamaha XV750 Virago review from United States of America
"Most reliable bike ever, bulletproof"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
At 25000 miles I had to put on brake pads.
Batteries seems to last quite long; only 1 replacement in 5 years.
Otherwise no issues.
General comments?
The stock seat is very uncomfortable, sore numb butt after 20-30 minutes, replaced with Mustang seats and made a world of difference, can now ride for hours without problems.
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Acceleration marks | 7/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Handling marks | 7/10 |
| Braking marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 18000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 30000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 28th May, 2007 |
