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P693 MVU

1997 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

26,737 mi
Last recorded26,737 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP693 MVU
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 26,737 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 26,737 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 25,452 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 23,753 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 23,092 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 22,915 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 22,294 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 21,812 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 21,154 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 20,487 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 20,368 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 20,136 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 19,768 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 18,940 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 18,484 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 18,221 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 17,560 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 16,215 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 14,885 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 13,865 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 13,825 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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P693 MVU is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P693 MVU, 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 P693 MVU registered?

P693 MVU is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P693 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P693 MVU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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