MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,545 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Oil leak
clutch lever pivot worn
gear lever pivot worn
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)
Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Yamaha Virago?
Based on 18,852 MOT tests across 1,770 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YJI 8973 is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 1997 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 13,279 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 YJI 8973, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Virago is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YJI 8973 registered?
YJI 8973 is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is YJI 8973 safe to buy?
The MOT history for YJI 8973 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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