MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Virago?
Based on 18,852 MOT tests across 1,770 vehicles.
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P779 BSA is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P779 BSA, 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.
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What year was P779 BSA registered?
P779 BSA is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 10 October 1996.
Is P779 BSA safe to buy?
The MOT history for P779 BSA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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