MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,904 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Virago?
Based on 18,852 MOT tests across 1,770 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R531 ESG is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R531 ESG, 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 R531 ESG registered?
R531 ESG is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 12 September 1997.
Is R531 ESG safe to buy?
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