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P872 KTF

1996 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,983 mi
Last recorded17,983 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP872 KTF
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 17,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 17,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 17,638 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 16,474 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 15,802 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 15,679 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 15,601 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 15,591 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 15,352 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 14,790 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 13,349 miles

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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P872 KTF is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P872 KTF, 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 P872 KTF registered?

P872 KTF is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is P872 KTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P872 KTF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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