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P173 WAB

1997 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,517 mi
Last recorded25,517 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 WAB
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 25,517 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 20,967 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 15,303 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 13,211 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 13,065 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 12,571 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 11,921 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 10,307 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 9,953 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 8,898 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 8,461 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 8,461 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 May 2006 7,818 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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P173 WAB is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 P173 WAB, 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 P173 WAB registered?

P173 WAB is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P173 WAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P173 WAB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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