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P204 LEV

1997 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1083cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,118 mi
Last recorded14,118 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 LEV
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,083cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 14,118 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 12,683 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 12,245 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 11,841 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 11,326 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 10,918 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 10,549 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 10,546 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 10,121 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 10,082 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 10,082 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 9,537 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 9,022 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 8,931 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 10 Apr 2008 8,931 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 8,383 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 8,383 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2005 6,486 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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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P204 LEV is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,083cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P204 LEV, 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 P204 LEV registered?

P204 LEV is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P204 LEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P204 LEV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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