MOT Status
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17,757 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha Virago?
Based on 18,852 MOT tests across 1,770 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P257 WHG is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P257 WHG, 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 P257 WHG registered?
P257 WHG is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 February 1997.
Is P257 WHG safe to buy?
The MOT history for P257 WHG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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