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R389 OPC

1998 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,611 mi
Last recorded17,611 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Virago17,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 OPC
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 17,611 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 16,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 16,789 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 13,117 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 11,089 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 10,513 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 10,009 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 9,701 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 9,405 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 9,405 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 9,382 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 9,289 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 9,237 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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R389 OPC is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R389 OPC, 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 R389 OPC registered?

R389 OPC is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R389 OPC safe to buy?

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