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P734 NCR

1997 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

36,887 mi
Last recorded36,887 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP734 NCR
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 36,887 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 36,589 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 35,361 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 33,931 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 30,625 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 28,891 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,890 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,732 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,663 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 28,663 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 28,011 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 27,565 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 24,904 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,596 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 21,596 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 18,417 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 18,417 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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P734 NCR is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P734 NCR, 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 P734 NCR registered?

P734 NCR is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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