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P943 DNU

1996 Yamaha Virago

Purple Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,737 mi
Last recorded41,737 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 DNU
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 41,737 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 41,737 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 40,782 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 38,209 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 35,836 miles

Rear number plate broken

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 34,749 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 32,599 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 30,593 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 29,040 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 28,040 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 25,743 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 24,441 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 22,711 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 19,108 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 15,360 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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P943 DNU is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Purple with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P943 DNU, 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 P943 DNU registered?

P943 DNU is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P943 DNU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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