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R512 WOC

1998 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,380 mi
Last recorded4,380 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Virago17,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 WOC
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 4,380 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 3,848 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 3,848 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 3,488 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 3,218 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2005 3,218 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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R512 WOC is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R512 WOC, 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 R512 WOC registered?

R512 WOC is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R512 WOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R512 WOC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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