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R524 EOC

1998 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,263 mi
Last recorded12,263 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Virago17,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 EOC
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 12,263 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 12,019 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 10,969 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 10,887 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 10,796 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 10,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 14 May 2016 9,882 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 9,199 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 8,169 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 26,064 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,994 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 23,433 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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R524 EOC is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R524 EOC, 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 R524 EOC registered?

R524 EOC is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is R524 EOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R524 EOC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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