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P102 FRB

1997 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,336 mi
Last recorded19,336 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 FRB
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 19,336 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 18,394 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 17,676 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 16,688 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 16,686 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2015 16,612 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 16,526 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 16,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 16,024 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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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P102 FRB is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P102 FRB, 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 P102 FRB registered?

P102 FRB is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P102 FRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P102 FRB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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