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R189 YRT

1997 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

39,396 mi
Last recorded39,396 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 YRT
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 39,396 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 36,168 miles

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))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 36,168 miles

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 32,195 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 26,975 miles

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 25,935 miles

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 24,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust poor condition

Fail 1 Sep 2020 24,869 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 23,802 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 22,101 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 20,079 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 18,181 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 16,159 miles

long foot brake travel

Pass 14 Jul 2014 15,248 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 14,358 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 14,358 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 14,337 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 14,062 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 13,500 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 13,500 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 11,980 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 9,569 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 9,336 miles

Front 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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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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