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R151 GAA

1998 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Yamaha Virago17,619 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 GAA
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020

speedo not fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2020

Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2019
Fail 5 Mar 2019

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 May 2018 28,046 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 May 2017 26,417 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 26,230 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 24,388 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 24,388 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 22,606 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 22,606 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 20,283 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 20,229 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

handle bars possible bent

wear in gear lever pivots

Pass 17 Apr 2013 19,351 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

wear in gear pivot/rear fender corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,430 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,215 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 15,852 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 14,779 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 14,779 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 24 Apr 2008 13,791 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 12,077 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,978 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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R151 GAA is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R151 GAA, 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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R151 GAA is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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