MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front tyre has several cracks around tread pattern
headlamp mask convertor fitted
Direction indicator missing all indicators ! (1.5.1a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Front Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. full clutch assembly insecure (6.2.1g) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front tyre has several cracks around tread pattern
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
clutch lever fractured
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Throttle operating incorrectly throttle grip loose (6.2.1f)
clutch lever fractured
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Virago?
Based on 18,852 MOT tests across 1,770 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J166 UNB is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Silver with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1997 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 13,279 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 J166 UNB, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Virago is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J166 UNB registered?
J166 UNB is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 9 April 1997.
Is J166 UNB safe to buy?
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