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B662 AKM

1998 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

10,649 mi
Last recorded10,649 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Virago17,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB662 AKM
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 10,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2013 36,710 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 36,710 miles

Front Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2012 35,049 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,916 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,788 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 31,476 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,849 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 27,068 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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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B662 AKM is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 17,619 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 B662 AKM, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Virago is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B662 AKM registered?

B662 AKM is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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The MOT history for B662 AKM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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