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P391 PWR

1996 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

21,698 mi
Last recorded21,698 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 PWR
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 21,698 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 20,016 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 18,048 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 16,933 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 15,821 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2019 15,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 15,048 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Corrosion (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 13,708 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 10,519 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 8,575 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 8,121 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 7,603 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 7,155 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 7,092 miles

Rear tyre cracking around sidewalls

Fail 21 Jul 2009 7,083 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear tyre cracking around sidewalls

Pass 5 Aug 2008 7,005 miles

Both tyres starting to crack on sidewall

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 6,951 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 6,783 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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P391 PWR is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 P391 PWR, 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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P391 PWR is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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