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P49 NOO

1997 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43 mi
Last recorded43 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 NOO
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 43 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 17,035 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 17,035 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 14,280 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 12,069 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 12,055 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 12,055 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 12,001 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 5,046 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 5,004 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 4,932 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 4,850 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 4,681 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 4,607 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 4,538 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 4,397 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 4,220 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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P49 NOO is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 13,279 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 P49 NOO, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Virago is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P49 NOO registered?

P49 NOO is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P49 NOO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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