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R78 FRO

1998 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Yamaha Virago17,619 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 FRO
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011
Fail 23 Mar 2011

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 8,833 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 7,870 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 7,500 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 6,033 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 3,191 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 3,191 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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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R78 FRO is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R78 FRO, 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 R78 FRO registered?

R78 FRO is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R78 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R78 FRO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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