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P170 RUB

1996 Yamaha Virago

Green Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,197 mi
Last recorded39,197 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 RUB
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 39,197 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 38,973 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 37,331 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2022 35,405 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 31,809 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 28,541 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 28,447 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 28,314 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 27,373 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 24,606 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 20,528 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 20,060 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 18,697 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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P170 RUB is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Green with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 P170 RUB, 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.

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What year was P170 RUB registered?

P170 RUB is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P170 RUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P170 RUB shows 13 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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