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S311 OEW

1998 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,560 mi
Last recorded27,560 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Virago17,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS311 OEW
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 27,560 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated and sounds slightly blowing (7.1.1a)

long front service brake travel but lock achieved

slight corrosion on frame and swinging arm

Fail 7 Apr 2018 27,560 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated and sounds slightly blowing (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

long front service brake travel but lock achieved

slight corrosion on frame and swinging arm

Pass 6 Apr 2017 27,197 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. front and rear (4.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 26,505 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 24,310 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 10 Apr 2015 24,310 miles

Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 25 Mar 2015 24,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 22,885 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 20,734 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 16,890 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 13,793 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 9,724 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 9,611 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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S311 OEW is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S311 OEW, 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 S311 OEW registered?

S311 OEW is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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