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P254 VTY

1996 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,294 mi
Last recorded14,294 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 VTY
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 14,294 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 12,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2017 11,985 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 11,983 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 10,936 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 10,575 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 10,339 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 6,573 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 6,573 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 5,682 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 5,549 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 5,546 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 5,545 miles

rear tyre has cracking on side wall

Fail 7 Jul 2006 5,543 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 5,543 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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P254 VTY is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P254 VTY, 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 P254 VTY registered?

P254 VTY is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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