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R568 MFV

1997 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,810 mi
Last recorded24,810 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR568 MFV
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 24,810 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 24,810 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 23,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 22,296 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 20,769 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 20,622 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 20,597 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 20,190 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 19,306 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 19,306 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2011 19,268 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2010 17,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 17,152 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,017 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 16,952 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 16,787 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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R568 MFV is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R568 MFV, 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 R568 MFV registered?

R568 MFV is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 18 November 1997.

Is R568 MFV safe to buy?

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