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P604 JKR

1997 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

17,742 mi
Last recorded17,742 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP604 JKR
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 17,742 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass switch not working

Pass 20 Feb 2025 17,680 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 17,651 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 17,591 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 17,591 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 17,506 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 17,263 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 17,060 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 16,799 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 15,880 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 15,032 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 14,995 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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P604 JKR is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P604 JKR, 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 P604 JKR registered?

P604 JKR is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P604 JKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P604 JKR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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