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K563 PGJ

1997 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

28,336 mi
Last recorded28,336 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK563 PGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 28,336 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 27,392 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 25,926 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 25,926 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 24,840 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 23,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 23,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 20,908 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 18,865 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 17,625 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases collector box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower exhaust collector box is corroded with rust and looks to have been brazed in places of non load bearing areas

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to engine (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 17,623 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases collector box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower exhaust collector box is corroded with rust and looks to have been brazed in places of non load bearing areas

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to engine (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 17,255 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 17,146 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 15,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 12,907 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 12,917 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 11,804 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 11,802 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2009 11,543 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 11,543 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 10,798 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 105,324 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 9,641 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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K563 PGJ is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 K563 PGJ, 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 K563 PGJ registered?

K563 PGJ is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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