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H463 VSH

1998 Yamaha Virago

Grey Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

6,460 mi
Last recorded6,460 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Virago17,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH463 VSH
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 6,460 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 6,457 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 6,184 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 6,127 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 6,100 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 5,605 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 4,908 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 4,438 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 4,438 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 4,398 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 4,398 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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H463 VSH is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in Grey with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 H463 VSH, 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 H463 VSH registered?

H463 VSH is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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The MOT history for H463 VSH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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