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P320 OEX

1996 Yamaha Virago

Yellow Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,841 mi
Last recorded20,841 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 OEX
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 20,841 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 20,841 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 20,447 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 20,401 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 20,309 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 19,792 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 18,957 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 18,413 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 18,401 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering control restriction of the free movement of the steering (9.2.2a)

axle u bolts not reaching nylon part of retaining nuts

Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,092 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

front brake fliud level low

throtle slow to close

Fail 9 Sep 2009 18,077 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

front brake fliud level low

throtle slow to close

Pass 30 Aug 2008 17,169 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 17,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 17,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 15,364 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 13,331 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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P320 OEX is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Yellow with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P320 OEX, 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 P320 OEX registered?

P320 OEX is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P320 OEX safe to buy?

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