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R784 LFX

1997 Yamaha Virago

Gold Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,158 mi
Last recorded12,158 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR784 LFX
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 12,158 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 12,158 miles

Central Rear Upper Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 11,706 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 11,440 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Oct 2012 8,639 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2007 8,141 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 7,214 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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R784 LFX is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Gold with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 13,279 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 R784 LFX, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Virago is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R784 LFX registered?

R784 LFX is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R784 LFX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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