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R660 CUJ

1998 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

32,048 mi
Last recorded32,048 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Virago17,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 CUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 32,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 28,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 28,568 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 26,139 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 26,097 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 25,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 25,464 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 23,986 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 20,733 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 18,418 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 182,901 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 13,277 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 13,277 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 13,155 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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R660 CUJ is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R660 CUJ, 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 R660 CUJ registered?

R660 CUJ is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R660 CUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R660 CUJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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