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P759 UWV

1996 Yamaha Virago

Multi-colour Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,035 mi
Last recorded17,035 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP759 UWV
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 17,035 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 17,035 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 14,181 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 14,012 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 11,945 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 10,460 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 10,435 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2021 8,704 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 8,699 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 6,060 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 6,025 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 6,019 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 6,004 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 6,004 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 5,971 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 5,688 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 5,388 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 5,163 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 5,127 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 5,127 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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P759 UWV is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Multi-colour with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P759 UWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P759 UWV registered?

P759 UWV is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 6 September 1996.

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