MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
1) Front tyre on the legal limit.
How Reliable is the Yamaha Virago?
Based on 18,852 MOT tests across 1,770 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R454 CEU is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 R454 CEU, 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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What year was R454 CEU registered?
R454 CEU is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 10 August 1997.
Is R454 CEU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R454 CEU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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