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P845 WBH

1997 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

19,606 mi
Last recorded19,606 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP845 WBH
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 19,606 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 19,566 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 18,761 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 18,692 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 18,611 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 18,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 18,088 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 17,775 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 17,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 16,871 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 16,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 14,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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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P845 WBH is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P845 WBH, 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 P845 WBH registered?

P845 WBH is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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