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P619 BLJ

1997 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,304 mi
Last recorded55,304 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP619 BLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 55,304 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2015 53,785 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,254 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,633 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,986 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,476 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 45,082 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 45,082 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 39,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,390 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 29,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 28,307 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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P619 BLJ is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,098cc 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 P619 BLJ, 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 P619 BLJ registered?

P619 BLJ is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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