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R556 XPX

1998 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,414 mi
Last recorded28,414 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Virago17,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 XPX
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 28,414 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 28,261 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 28,256 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 10,296 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 39,391 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 39,005 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 37,094 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,074 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

front tyre perished

Fail 18 Feb 2012 36,062 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 35,619 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 29,813 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 29,736 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 23,087 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 22,995 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 16,658 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 16,658 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 16,408 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 15,868 miles

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.

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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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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What year was R556 XPX registered?

R556 XPX is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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