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R744 YHL

1998 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

42,705 mi
Last recorded42,705 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Virago17,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 YHL
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 42,705 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 42,569 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 42,421 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 42,139 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 42,139 miles

Central Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 41,846 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 41,647 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 41,280 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 40,750 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 39,730 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 39,269 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 38,643 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 37,418 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 36,839 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 36,316 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 33,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 33,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 30,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 29,101 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 29,101 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 26,787 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 24,944 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 22,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R744 YHL is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 R744 YHL, 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 R744 YHL registered?

R744 YHL is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R744 YHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R744 YHL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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