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P672 RKX

1997 Yamaha Virago

Orange Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,316 mi
Last recorded24,316 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP672 RKX
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 24,316 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 18,823 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 11,583 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 11,535 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 8,201 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 8,193 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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P672 RKX is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Orange with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P672 RKX, 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 P672 RKX registered?

P672 RKX is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P672 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P672 RKX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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