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P157 YCG

1997 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,110 mi
Last recorded8,110 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 YCG
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 8,110 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 8,107 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 8,107 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 5,465 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 5,403 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 5,389 miles

PASS LIGHT SWITCH INOPERATIVE

Pass 13 Aug 2013 5,300 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 4,595 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 4,595 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 4,529 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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P157 YCG is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P157 YCG, 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 P157 YCG registered?

P157 YCG is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 26 April 1997.

Is P157 YCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P157 YCG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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