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R618 AOR

1997 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,864 mi
Last recorded59,864 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 AOR
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2024 59,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering Dampener loose

Pass 12 Jul 2023 59,769 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 59,555 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 59,106 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 58,291 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 57,063 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 55,552 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 54,205 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 52,895 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 51,046 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 50,859 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 50,529 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 50,016 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 49,755 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 48,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,608 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 44,817 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 43,549 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 38,720 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 31,210 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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R618 AOR is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R618 AOR, 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 R618 AOR registered?

R618 AOR is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R618 AOR safe to buy?

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