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P953 PFB

1996 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,325 mi
Last recorded13,325 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 PFB
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 13,325 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 13,073 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 12,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 11,565 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 11,436 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 11,175 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 10,672 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 10,672 miles

Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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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P953 PFB is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P953 PFB, 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 P953 PFB registered?

P953 PFB is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P953 PFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P953 PFB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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