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R290 DNC

1998 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

13,072 mi
Last recorded13,072 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Virago17,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 DNC
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 13,072 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 13,047 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 12,969 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 12,920 miles

Front front tyre perished and cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2018 12,381 miles

Front tyre wall starting to crack.

Fail 6 Aug 2018 12,381 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre wall starting to crack.

Pass 10 May 2014 12,353 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2013 11,997 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 11,584 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 11,102 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 10,861 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 10,673 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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R290 DNC is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 17,619 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R290 DNC, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Virago is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R290 DNC registered?

R290 DNC is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R290 DNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R290 DNC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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