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P328 PKL

1997 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,909 mi
Last recorded11,909 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP328 PKL
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 11,909 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 11,803 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 8,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2013 8,487 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2006 8,431 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 8,431 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 7,766 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 7,762 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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P328 PKL is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P328 PKL, 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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P328 PKL is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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