MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
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))
Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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)
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)
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
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)
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))
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))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
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)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Virago?
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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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