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P464 RUL

1996 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,972 mi
Last recorded17,972 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP464 RUL
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 17,972 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 17,868 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 16,053 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 16,053 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 12,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 11,829 miles

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

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 11,829 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 9,637 miles

n/s crash bar lower bracket cracked still supported by other brackets

Pass 20 Sep 2006 7,280 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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P464 RUL is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P464 RUL, 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 P464 RUL registered?

P464 RUL is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 3 September 1996.

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