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P578 TWW

1996 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

9,331 mi
Last recorded9,331 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 TWW
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 9,331 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 9,317 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 9,290 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 9,148 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 9,098 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 9,059 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 8,692 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 8,283 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 8,097 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 8,082 miles

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned both rear (1.4.A.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 7,712 miles

propshaft UJ has slight play

Fail 3 Jun 2016 7,698 miles

Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

propshaft UJ has slight play

Pass 30 May 2015 6,870 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 6,552 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 5,975 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 5,975 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 5,910 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 5,861 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 5,760 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 5,443 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 5,048 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 4,871 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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P578 TWW is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P578 TWW, 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 P578 TWW registered?

P578 TWW is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 15 October 1996.

Is P578 TWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P578 TWW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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