Yamaha Virago

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 535 cc

S798 JGOMOT history

S798 JGO is a black petrol Yamaha Virago first used on 7 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 40,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
40,049 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S798 JGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
Virago
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
535 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S798 JGO was last recorded at 40,049 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 May 2015: 31,128 miles, lower than 39,750 miles on 21 May 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
39,947 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
102 miles
Average per year
1,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,049 miles
  • 2025 – 39,947 miles
  • 2024 – 39,811 miles
  • 2023 – 39,463 miles
  • 2022 – 38,895 miles
  • 2021 – 38,684 miles
  • 2020 – 38,542 miles
  • 2019 – 37,286 miles
  • 2018 – 35,875 miles
  • 2017 – 35,323 miles
  • 2016 – 32,258 miles
  • 2015 – 31,128 miles
  • 2014 – 39,750 miles
  • 2013 – 38,105 miles
  • 2011 – 34,872 miles
  • 2010 – 31,584 miles
  • 2009 – 26,197 miles
  • 2008 – 25,614 miles
  • 2006 – 18,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,049 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm bearing play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm Bearing Play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,049 miles (+102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    40,049 miles
    Test number
    787493934095
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm bearing play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  2. Pass39,947 miles (+136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    39,947 miles
    Test number
    355059165533
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm Bearing Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass39,811 miles (+348)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    39,811 miles
    Test number
    997021585141
    • MinorFront Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm bearing play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass39,463 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    39,463 miles
    Test number
    185972425694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,895 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    38,895 miles
    Test number
    265830677080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,684 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    38,684 miles
    Test number
    716679390471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,542 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    38,542 miles
    Test number
    625070783208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,286 miles (+1,411)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    37,286 miles
    Test number
    257549453099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,875 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    35,875 miles
    Test number
    205977824301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,323 miles (+3,065)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,323 miles
    Test number
    658851963186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,258 miles (+1,130)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    32,258 miles
    Test number
    967248533731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,128 miles (-8,622)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,128 miles
    Test number
    349120145106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,750 miles (+1,645)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,750 miles
    Test number
    417071144184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,105 miles
    Test number
    225739663432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,615 km
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,615 km
    Test number
    615567262169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,872 miles (+3,288)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,872 miles
    Test number
    506997961149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,584 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,584 miles
    Test number
    254182500247
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  18. Fail31,584 miles (+5,387)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,584 miles
    Test number
    124221900247
    • FailureExhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • FailureRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
    • FailureSteering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  19. Pass26,197 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,197 miles
    Test number
    223292009212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,614 miles
    Test number
    313484208416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,421 km (+27)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,421 km
    Test number
    281410197043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail21,394 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,394 km
    Test number
    450533487096
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.7.3a)
    • FailureSteering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
  23. Pass18,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    18,341 miles
    Test number
    360602246063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S798 JGO

Does S798 JGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S798 JGO is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S798 JGO?
The MOT on S798 JGO is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S798 JGO done?
S798 JGO was recorded at 40,049 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 1,078 miles a year.
Has S798 JGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S798 JGO has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2010.
Has the mileage on S798 JGO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S798 JGO find?
S798 JGO passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: rear suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bearing play; steering headbearing has slight free play.

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