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R115 EMY

1998 Yamaha Virago

Purple Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,573 mi
Last recorded25,573 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Virago17,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 EMY
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 May 2015 25,573 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 May 2014 25,068 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 23,889 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 22,905 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 19,754 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 16,059 miles

fb lever trav sl long

Pass 11 Sep 2008 11,825 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 8,456 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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R115 EMY is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in Purple with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R115 EMY, 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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What year was R115 EMY registered?

R115 EMY is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R115 EMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R115 EMY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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