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R187 JUB

1997 Yamaha Virago

Beige Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

32,345 mi
Last recorded32,345 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 JUB
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 32,345 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 32,135 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 32,051 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 31,803 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 31,581 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 31,581 miles

Central Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 31,462 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 31,164 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 31,164 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 31,131 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 30,627 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 30,624 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking on right hand steering lock (6.2.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 16,628 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 9,862 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 8,943 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 8,850 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

rear tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 21 May 2010 8,010 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 6,091 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 5,218 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 5,218 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 5,128 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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R187 JUB is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Beige with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 13,279 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 R187 JUB, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Virago is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R187 JUB registered?

R187 JUB is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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