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R895 YVR

1997 Yamaha Virago

Green Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,318 mi
Last recorded6,318 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 YVR
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 6,318 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 6,141 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 5,499 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 4,993 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 4,465 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 4,465 miles

Front Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 3,834 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 3,685 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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R895 YVR is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Green with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R895 YVR, 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 R895 YVR registered?

R895 YVR is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R895 YVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R895 YVR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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