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P347 SCA

1997 Yamaha Virago

Pink Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,059 mi
Last recorded13,059 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 SCA
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 13,059 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 12,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

rear tyre perrished

Pass 30 Aug 2023 11,945 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 11,680 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 11,236 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2012 11,194 miles

slight drag at front brakes

Pass 19 Jul 2011 10,954 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

front brake pads low

Pass 24 Jul 2010 10,377 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 9,271 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 6,998 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 6,915 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 6,493 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 5,806 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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P347 SCA is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Pink with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P347 SCA, 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 P347 SCA registered?

P347 SCA is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P347 SCA safe to buy?

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