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N555 BEA

1997 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,850 mi
Last recorded26,850 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 BEA
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 26,850 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 25,744 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 25,565 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 24,904 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 24,899 miles

Front Brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearings due to excessive brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 24,887 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 24,620 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 24,122 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 23,772 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 23,343 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 22,717 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 14,458 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 11,769 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 10,959 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 10,959 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 9,748 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 9,583 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 9,474 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 9,427 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 9,180 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 9,038 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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N555 BEA is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 N555 BEA, 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 N555 BEA registered?

N555 BEA is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is N555 BEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N555 BEA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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