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P599 SRT

1997 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,853 mi
Last recorded51,853 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 SRT
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 51,853 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 51,831 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected no pressure on pedal at all (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation doesnt work (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2021 48,909 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 46,608 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 46,593 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 46,516 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 46,368 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 46,306 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 46,301 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 46,095 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 45,500 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 45,486 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (9.6.1)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (9.6.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 45,445 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front fork seal's slight leak .

Pass 27 Jul 2011 45,437 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 45,430 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 May 2010 45,227 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 44,761 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 44,697 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 44,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,602 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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P599 SRT is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P599 SRT, 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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P599 SRT is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 5 July 1997.

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