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P247 UKH

1997 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,398 mi
Last recorded18,398 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 UKH
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 18,398 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 18,395 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 18,344 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 18,336 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 17,892 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 16,633 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,132 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 13,844 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 13,844 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 12,336 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 10,891 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 8,888 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 6,989 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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P247 UKH is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc 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 P247 UKH, 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 P247 UKH registered?

P247 UKH is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 26 April 1997.

Is P247 UKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P247 UKH 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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