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P547 ECJ

1997 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,144 mi
Last recorded24,144 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP547 ECJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 24,144 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 21,457 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 21,412 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 18,469 miles

Centre Front Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 14,843 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 14,843 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2008 12,009 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 9,120 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 5,305 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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P547 ECJ is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P547 ECJ, 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 P547 ECJ registered?

P547 ECJ is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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