MOT Status
ValidMileage
26,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some corrosion under rear swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Stop lamp not working brake pedal (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha Virago?
Based on 18,852 MOT tests across 1,770 vehicles.
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P685 WJR is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
Across all 1996 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 14,844 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 P685 WJR, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Virago is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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P685 WJR is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 7 October 1996.
Is P685 WJR safe to buy?
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