MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,890 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Central Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Central Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Central Rear Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear Registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)
Rear Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Virago?
Based on 18,852 MOT tests across 1,770 vehicles.
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P163 GAW is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 P163 GAW, 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 P163 GAW registered?
P163 GAW is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 24 April 1997.
Is P163 GAW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P163 GAW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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