MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,414 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Mudguard insecure Slightly loose ()
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort Suspected warped/bent disc (1.2.1 (e))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Rear Position lamp likely to become detached Whole rear mudguard holding tail light & reg plate insecure (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Under size (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Not effective as red bulbs fitted to rear tail light (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Mudguard insecure Slightly loose ()
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
front tyre perished
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
front tyre perished
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
advise slight play in rear swing arm bushes
How Reliable is the Yamaha Virago?
Based on 18,852 MOT tests across 1,770 vehicles.
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R556 XPX is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 R556 XPX, 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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R556 XPX is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 6 March 1998.
Is R556 XPX safe to buy?
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