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P123 YAM

1996 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,366 mi
Last recorded14,366 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 14,366 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 14,042 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 14,034 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 13,958 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 13,717 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 13,002 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 10,789 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 10,737 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 10,655 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 10,290 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 10,176 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 10,095 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 9,866 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 9,737 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 8,881 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 8,008 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 7,232 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 7,104 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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P123 YAM is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P123 YAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P123 YAM registered?

P123 YAM is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 16 October 1996.

Is P123 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P123 YAM shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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