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V639 KJN

1998 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,445 mi
Last recorded17,445 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Virago17,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV639 KJN
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2022 17,445 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil FRONT NEAR SIDE FORK SHOWING SIGNS OF SLIGHT WEEPING. MONITOR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 16,771 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 16,369 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 15,840 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 15,415 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 14,467 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 13,005 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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V639 KJN is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V639 KJN, 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 V639 KJN registered?

V639 KJN is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is V639 KJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V639 KJN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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