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P50 ONE

1997 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

12,334 mi
Last recorded12,334 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 ONE
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 12,334 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 12,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 12,281 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 11,829 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 11,331 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 10,450 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 9,743 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 9,743 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 8,841 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 8,841 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 8,582 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 8,253 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 7,919 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 7,600 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 7,600 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 7,126 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 6,735 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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P50 ONE is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P50 ONE, 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 P50 ONE registered?

P50 ONE is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P50 ONE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P50 ONE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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