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R125 JBA

1997 Yamaha Virago

Maroon Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,562 mi
Last recorded30,562 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 JBA
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 30,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 29,232 miles

Exhaust slightly noisy

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 26,024 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 24,504 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated dummy silencer corroded (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 24,504 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 21,968 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 21,919 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning (6.2.1f)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 18,856 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 18,733 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 16,500 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 16,500 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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R125 JBA is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Maroon with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R125 JBA, 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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R125 JBA is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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