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P701 UHR

1997 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,388 mi
Last recorded9,388 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 UHR
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 9,388 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 8,702 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 8,322 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 7,747 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 5,990 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 4,727 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 4,523 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 3,773 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 3,514 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 3,138 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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P701 UHR is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P701 UHR, 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 P701 UHR registered?

P701 UHR is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P701 UHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P701 UHR shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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