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S557 TCV

1999 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,471 mi
Last recorded16,471 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Virago17,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 TCV
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 16,471 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 16,399 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 16,386 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 16,386 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 16,151 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 15,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 13,865 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 12,829 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 12,571 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 12,208 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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S557 TCV is a 1999 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 17,879 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 S557 TCV, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Virago is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S557 TCV registered?

S557 TCV is a 1999 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S557 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S557 TCV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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