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R105 EGS

1997 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,450 mi
Last recorded32,450 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 EGS
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 32,450 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 32,472 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 32,332 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 31,909 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 24,757 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 24,757 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,633 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 22,633 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,225 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 21,071 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 20,784 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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R105 EGS is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R105 EGS, 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 R105 EGS registered?

R105 EGS is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R105 EGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R105 EGS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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