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R317 HDV

1997 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,871 mi
Last recorded39,871 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 HDV
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 39,871 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 39,859 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Stop lamp not working brake lever switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 28,970 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 28,782 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 11 May 2022 28,782 miles

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 28,737 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2020 28,571 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2016 28,571 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 28,571 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 28,571 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released from front lever (1.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly does not return (6.2.1f)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded rusty front fender (6.1.1a)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded rust coming from rear subframe fixing bolt (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear indicator fixing loose but secure

Pass 6 Jan 2015 24,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 24,582 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 20,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 17,198 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 14,468 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 13,508 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 13,036 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 11,130 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 8,334 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 6,753 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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R317 HDV is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R317 HDV, 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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R317 HDV is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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