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R115 PCW

1998 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

15,630 mi
Last recorded15,630 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Virago17,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 PCW
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 15,630 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 13,535 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 13,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 12,931 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 11,980 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slightly stiff/notchy steering

Pass 5 Jul 2017 10,697 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 10,606 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 10,524 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 10,524 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 10,396 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 9,573 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 PCW is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PCW, 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 PCW registered?

R115 PCW is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R115 PCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R115 PCW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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