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R626 DBA

1998 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,120 mi
Last recorded20,120 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Virago17,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 DBA
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 20,120 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 20,072 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Steering head notchy.

Tyres are aged.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 19,879 miles

Headlamp off/side cut off masked.

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. All rear spokes. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

wires, untidy repair at off/side steering head.

Pass 16 Jul 2016 19,607 miles

Headlamp masked to correct dip.

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 19,550 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

front wheel slightly misaligned

headlamp masked

rusty spokes front and rear wheels

Pass 2 Sep 2014 19,173 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 18,653 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front brake pads rusty

Fail 10 Aug 2012 17,701 miles

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Nut missing clutch pivot bolt.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Vibration noted at front end on test ride.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 17,701 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nut missing clutch pivot bolt.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Vibration noted at front end on test ride.

Fail 3 Sep 2011 17,491 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 17,491 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 16,429 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 14,285 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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R626 DBA is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R626 DBA, 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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R626 DBA is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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