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K314 JJS

1997 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,412 mi
Last recorded17,412 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK314 JJS
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 17,412 miles

rear swinging arm corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2018 17,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

rear swinging arm corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 15,810 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 14,113 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 14,069 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Headlamp aim too high Out of focus (1.6)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute Both (1.5.1c)

Nearside Fuel system component insecure Bolt missing from tank (7.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 13,550 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 12,756 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 12,689 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 10,046 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 9,697 miles

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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K314 JJS is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K314 JJS, 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 K314 JJS registered?

K314 JJS is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 29 July 1997.

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