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R779 GRL

2012 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

14,683 mi
Last recorded14,683 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 GRL
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 14,683 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 14,683 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 14,683 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 14,683 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 14,683 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 14,683 miles

front forks weeping

Fail 28 Jul 2021 14,683 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working from front switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

front forks weeping

Pass 23 Aug 2019 14,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 14,683 miles

After market silencer fitted with baffles

High low switch intermittant

Pass 2 Aug 2017 14,638 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

High low switch intermittant

Pass 19 Jul 2016 14,683 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlight mask converters fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 14,683 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 14,638 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2013 14,683 miles

Both lower crashbar bolts missing

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Hi lo switch intermittant but ok at time of test

Sreen loose on offside

Fail 4 Jul 2013 14,683 miles

Both lower crashbar bolts missing

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Hi lo switch intermittant but ok at time of test

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Sreen loose on offside

Pass 10 Jul 2012 14,683 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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R779 GRL is a 2012 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R779 GRL, 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 14 years old, this Yamaha Virago is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R779 GRL is a 2012 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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The MOT history for R779 GRL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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