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Q643WHL

1998 Yamaha Virago

Multi-colour Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

37,263 mi
Last recorded37,263 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Virago17,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ643WHL
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 37,263 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 37,263 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Parking brake lever inoperative lever broken away from the frame (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 37,254 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 37,254 miles

Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 37,233 miles

front brake lever worn

Pass 20 Jun 2015 37,204 miles

front brake disc grooved

front brake lever insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2015 37,204 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake disc grooved

front brake lever insecure

wiring insecure

Pass 13 May 2014 36,684 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,458 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 36,458 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4)

Pass 19 May 2012 36,055 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front foot rests worn

front brake lever worn

handbrake cable modified

Fail 18 May 2012 36,055 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Hydraulic brake cylinder inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front foot rests worn

both outer front lights wire incorrectly

front brake lever worn

handbrake cable modified

Pass 9 Jun 2011 35,134 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 35,126 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (9.2.8c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4)

Pass 7 May 2010 34,211 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (9.2.8c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,385 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 33,385 miles

Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For brake performance defects please enter 5575 in the 'Find item' box above. (9.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,452 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,064 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 27,683 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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Q643WHL is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in Multi-colour with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Q643WHL, 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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Q643WHL is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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