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R823 TKW

1997 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,614 mi
Last recorded14,614 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 TKW
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 14,614 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 14,421 miles

Nearside Rear Hub seal damp

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 14,421 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hub seal damp

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2023 13,644 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 12,680 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 11,801 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 11,793 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working all rear not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2016 11,614 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 11,050 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 10,247 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 9,392 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 9,321 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 7,661 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 5,852 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 3,795 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 1,971 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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R823 TKW is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R823 TKW, 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 R823 TKW registered?

R823 TKW is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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