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R885 OPS

1998 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

6,528 mi
Last recorded6,528 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Virago17,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 OPS
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 6,528 miles

Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 5,563 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 5,557 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 5,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 5,539 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 5,254 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 5,250 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 5,143 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 5,114 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 4,951 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 4,951 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 4,897 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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R885 OPS is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R885 OPS, 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 R885 OPS registered?

R885 OPS is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 2 July 1998.

Is R885 OPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R885 OPS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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