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P85 GPY

1997 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

8,891 mi
Last recorded8,891 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 GPY
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 8,891 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 8,718 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 8,698 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 8,554 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 8,550 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 8,529 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 8,524 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 8,489 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 8,109 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 7,532 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 6,982 miles

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

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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P85 GPY is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P85 GPY, 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 P85 GPY registered?

P85 GPY is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P85 GPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P85 GPY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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