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P890 SUA

1997 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,415 mi
Last recorded20,415 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 SUA
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2025 20,415 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 20,409 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 20,395 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 20,377 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 20,345 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 20,325 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 20,310 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 20,289 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 20,172 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 20,126 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 19,592 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 18,776 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 16,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 15,408 miles

rear reflector broken REPLACE

Pass 20 Jul 2010 14,692 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 13,705 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 12,992 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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P890 SUA is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P890 SUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P890 SUA registered?

P890 SUA is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P890 SUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P890 SUA shows 17 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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