MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,813 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering head bearings a little stiff but within tolerance
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust excessively deteriorated & blowing to excess (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front and rear tyres underinflated
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Virago?
Based on 18,852 MOT tests across 1,770 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P689 NVW is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P689 NVW, 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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P689 NVW is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 12 February 1997.
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