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R928 MNN

1997 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,837 mi
Last recorded19,837 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR928 MNN
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 19,837 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 19,790 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 19,692 miles

Rear SWING ARM RUSTY ,NEEDS CLEANING AND PAINTING

Pass 26 Jun 2017 19,314 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 18,950 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 17,026 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 16,277 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 15,199 miles

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 13,687 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 10,938 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 10,912 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 7,250 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 7,250 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 7,202 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 7,074 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 7,048 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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R928 MNN is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc 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 R928 MNN, 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 R928 MNN registered?

R928 MNN is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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