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P439 EHC

1996 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

18,501 mi
Last recorded18,501 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 EHC
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 18,501 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 17,631 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 16,744 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 20,475 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 15,427 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 14,828 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 13,176 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 12,606 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 12,590 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 11,692 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 9,854 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 8,548 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 7,655 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 6,621 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 5,627 miles

front tyre pershed no cords exposed

Pass 9 Jun 2010 5,153 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 4,903 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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P439 EHC is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P439 EHC, 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 P439 EHC registered?

P439 EHC is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P439 EHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P439 EHC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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