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R461 NYG

1998 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

22,142 mi
Last recorded22,142 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Virago17,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 NYG
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 22,142 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 21,472 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 20,785 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 19,461 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 18,204 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 17,157 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 15,623 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 13,012 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 39,606 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Light cracking between tread lines (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2016 35,989 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 35,827 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,350 miles

rear swingarm corroding

Fail 28 Sep 2011 35,312 miles

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

rear swingarm corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,042 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,489 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 33,518 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

n/s mirror missing.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,788 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 32,732 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,734 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2006 31,649 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 29,480 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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R461 NYG is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R461 NYG, 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 R461 NYG registered?

R461 NYG is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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