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P590 OBU

1997 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,539 mi
Last recorded8,539 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP590 OBU
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2025 8,539 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 8,497 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 8,470 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 7,463 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 7,354 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 7,303 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 7,214 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 7,133 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 7,031 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 7,013 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 6,836 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 6,596 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 6,279 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 6,185 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 6,093 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 5,899 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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P590 OBU is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P590 OBU, 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 P590 OBU registered?

P590 OBU is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P590 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P590 OBU shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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