MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,560 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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))
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))
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))
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha Virago?
Based on 18,852 MOT tests across 1,770 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is S311 OEW safe to buy?
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