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R58 AEC

1997 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,690 mi
Last recorded22,690 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 AEC
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2022 22,690 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 22,566 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 20,351 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 20,072 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 19,143 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 18,874 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 18,572 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 18,421 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 17,870 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 17,090 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2009 16,025 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 16,000 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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R58 AEC is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R58 AEC, 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 R58 AEC registered?

R58 AEC is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R58 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R58 AEC shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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