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P490 PGP

1996 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,312 mi
Last recorded23,312 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 PGP
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 23,312 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2025 23,312 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 22,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 22,515 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 22,444 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 19,851 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 16,689 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 16,681 miles

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Rear Upper Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 14,102 miles

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 12,534 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 12,192 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 12,103 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 12,003 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 12,003 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 11,840 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 11,840 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 11,796 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 11,691 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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P490 PGP is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P490 PGP, 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 P490 PGP registered?

P490 PGP is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P490 PGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P490 PGP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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