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H965 FTY

1997 Yamaha Virago

Grey Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,497 mi
Last recorded15,497 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH965 FTY
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 15,497 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 14,719 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,713 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 14,713 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2006 14,687 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Nov 2006 14,687 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 14,641 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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H965 FTY is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Grey with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H965 FTY, 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 H965 FTY registered?

H965 FTY is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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The MOT history for H965 FTY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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