MOT Status
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40,049 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm bearing play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm Bearing Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm bearing play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Virago?
Based on 18,852 MOT tests across 1,770 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S798 JGO is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.
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 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 S798 JGO, 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 S798 JGO registered?
S798 JGO is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 7 November 1998.
Is S798 JGO safe to buy?
The MOT history for S798 JGO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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