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R167 ECT

1998 Yamaha Virago

White Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,112 mi
Last recorded11,112 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Virago17,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 ECT
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2014 11,112 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 11,098 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 9,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 May 2010 8,604 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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R167 ECT is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in White with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R167 ECT, 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 R167 ECT registered?

R167 ECT is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R167 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R167 ECT shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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