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P45 ORT

1996 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

20,603 mi
Last recorded20,603 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 ORT
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 20,603 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 20,220 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 20,051 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 19,552 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 19,433 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 17,755 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 16,892 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 16,511 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 16,511 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 3 May 2017 16,339 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 16,135 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 16,119 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 15,917 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 15,634 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 15,221 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 14,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Off Side & Near Side foot rest mounts worn.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 14,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 14,412 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 13,513 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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P45 ORT is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P45 ORT, 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 P45 ORT registered?

P45 ORT is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P45 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P45 ORT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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