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N607 PYH

1996 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,378 mi
Last recorded30,378 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN607 PYH
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 30,378 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 30,339 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 29,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2010 29,138 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 27,057 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 26,181 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 22,420 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 19,890 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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N607 PYH is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 14,844 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 N607 PYH, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Virago is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N607 PYH registered?

N607 PYH is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N607 PYH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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