MOT Status
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39,396 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Forks slightly corroded both at top of fork (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded all (5.2.2 (d))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Road spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded all (5.2.2 (d))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Forks slightly corroded both (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded all (5.2.2 (d))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded all (5.2.2 (d))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Forks slightly corroded both (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded all (5.2.2 (d))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded all (5.2.2 (d))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded all (5.2.2 (d))
Offside Exhaust slightly loose 1 bolt missing from bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Road spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded all (5.2.2 (d))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
general corrosion to frame
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust slightly loose bolt missing from fixing point (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
exhaust poor condition
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
exhaust poor condition
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
exhaust poor condition
long rear foot brake travel
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
long foot brake travel
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha Virago?
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R189 YRT is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 R189 YRT, 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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R189 YRT is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 22 August 1997.
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