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P922 WCG

1997 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,512 mi
Last recorded20,512 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP922 WCG
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 20,512 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 20,190 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 19,641 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 18,768 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 18,399 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 18,011 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 18,011 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 15 May 2008 16,875 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 16,875 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2006 15,807 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 15,771 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 May 2005 13,766 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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P922 WCG is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P922 WCG, 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 P922 WCG registered?

P922 WCG is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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