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R226 YAV

1997 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,289 mi
Last recorded14,289 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 YAV
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 14,289 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 14,289 miles

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))

Pass 1 May 2018 14,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 14,253 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2017 12,833 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 11,877 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 2 May 2015 11,632 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 10,921 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 10,686 miles

Adjust rear brake light switch.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Slight drag offside rear brake.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 10,254 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 9,817 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 912 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 9,098 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2007 8,484 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 8,148 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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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.

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