MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,948 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))
Headlight beam deflector fitted
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Centre Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Centre Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
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R166 MTV is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R166 MTV, 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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R166 MTV is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 18 May 1998.
Is R166 MTV safe to buy?
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