MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,289 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear diff has slight oil leak
Adjust rear brake light switch.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Slight drag offside rear brake.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Yamaha Virago?
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R226 YAV is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R226 YAV, 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 R226 YAV registered?
R226 YAV is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 19 August 1997.
Is R226 YAV safe to buy?
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