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R182 HWW

1998 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,951 mi
Last recorded2,951 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Virago17,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 HWW
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 2,951 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 2,852 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 2,646 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 2,646 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 2,542 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 2,498 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 2,435 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 2,429 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 2,301 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 2,156 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 2,147 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 2,147 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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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R182 HWW is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R182 HWW, 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 R182 HWW registered?

R182 HWW is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R182 HWW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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