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R440 GDL

1998 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

13,099 mi
Last recorded13,099 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Virago17,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 GDL
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 13,099 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 13,099 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 12,584 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2015 10,421 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 10,421 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 9,911 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 6,826 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 6,070 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 5,733 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 4,651 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 4,232 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 3,401 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 3,005 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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R440 GDL is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in Red 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 R440 GDL, 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 R440 GDL registered?

R440 GDL is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R440 GDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R440 GDL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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