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P943 KWE

1997 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,376 mi
Last recorded30,376 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 KWE
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 30,376 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 29,175 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 29,168 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 29,089 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 28,661 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 27,953 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 24,734 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 24,734 miles

Front Upper Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 21,239 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 17,580 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 15,602 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 KWE is a 1997 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc 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 P943 KWE, 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 P943 KWE registered?

P943 KWE is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P943 KWE 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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