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R153 OTT

1998 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,860 mi
Last recorded15,860 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Virago17,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 OTT
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 15,860 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 15,261 miles

Front brake pads deterrating

Front front tyre getting old

Pass 17 Nov 2022 14,957 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 14,341 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 14,073 miles

Rear tyre slight perishing to sidewalls

Pass 20 Apr 2019 14,041 miles

Rear tyre slight perishing to sidewalls

Pass 14 May 2018 14,027 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 14,012 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 13,826 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 13,823 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 13,438 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 13,142 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 13,133 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 13,056 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 12,878 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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R153 OTT is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R153 OTT, 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 R153 OTT registered?

R153 OTT is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R153 OTT safe to buy?

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