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S961 OEW

1998 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,844 mi
Last recorded12,844 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Virago17,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS961 OEW
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 12,844 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 12,844 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 11,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 9,727 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 7,654 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 5,776 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 2,944 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 2,941 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 2,926 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 2,601 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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S961 OEW is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S961 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S961 OEW registered?

S961 OEW is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S961 OEW safe to buy?

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