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R627 WAK

1998 Yamaha Virago

Green Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,747 mi
Last recorded26,747 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Virago17,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR627 WAK
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 26,747 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 26,654 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 26,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 26,494 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 26,486 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 26,286 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 26,107 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 25,944 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 25,944 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2019 25,829 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 25,695 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 25,547 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 25,281 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 25,019 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 24,470 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 23,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 23,600 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 23,592 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear mudguard insecure

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 23,080 miles

BAG RESTING ON EXHAUST

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 23,060 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

BAG RESTING ON EXHAUST

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 21,306 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 19,045 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,134 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,480 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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R627 WAK is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in Green with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R627 WAK, 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 R627 WAK registered?

R627 WAK is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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