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P294 OLT

1997 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

28,049 mi
Last recorded28,049 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 OLT
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 28,049 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 26,523 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 25,581 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 23,351 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 22,229 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 22,229 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 21,734 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 21,415 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,680 miles

rear tyre,cracks on side walls.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 19,784 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

rear brake noisey

small cracks on front tyre

small movement in rear brake anchor bolt

Pass 6 Apr 2011 17,752 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

small cracks on front tyre

travel on front brake lever

Pass 12 Apr 2010 14,775 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 14,739 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 14,739 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 14,609 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 14,479 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 14,479 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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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P294 OLT is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P294 OLT, 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 P294 OLT registered?

P294 OLT is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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