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S74 ETT

1998 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,832 mi
Last recorded16,832 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Virago17,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS74 ETT
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 16,832 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 16,812 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose Several (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 15,608 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering bearings slightly notchy

Pass 4 Nov 2020 14,818 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 12,961 miles

Rear brake control linkage worn

Fail 15 Nov 2019 12,947 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake control linkage worn

Pass 23 Nov 2018 8,785 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 5,499 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 4,790 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 4,307 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 3,595 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 2,982 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 2,907 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 2,648 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 2,234 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 1,960 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 1,776 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 1,776 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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S74 ETT is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S74 ETT, 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 S74 ETT registered?

S74 ETT is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S74 ETT safe to buy?

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