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F304 KEC

1999 Yamaha Virago

Green Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

34,624 mi
Last recorded34,624 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Virago17,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF304 KEC
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 34,624 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 34,624 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 33,792 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 33,792 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 27,250 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 26,243 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 24 May 2011 26,243 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 26,219 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 26,071 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 26,071 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 24,928 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 24,913 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 May 2007 24,890 miles

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

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

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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F304 KEC is a 1999 Yamaha Virago in Green with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F304 KEC, 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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F304 KEC is a 1999 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 27 August 1999.

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