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P163 GAW

1997 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,890 mi
Last recorded37,890 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 GAW
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 37,890 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2018 37,884 miles

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))

Pass 20 May 2017 37,486 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Central Rear Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 7 May 2016 37,025 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 36,042 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 31,913 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 31,913 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 27,770 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,560 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,267 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 23,151 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2008 23,136 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2007 19,680 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 17,108 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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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?

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