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P960 DBB

1997 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

20,808 mi
Last recorded20,808 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Virago13,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP960 DBB
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 20,808 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 19,561 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 19,561 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 19,400 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 16,914 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 16,469 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 16,275 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 15,156 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 13,381 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 10,942 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 9,884 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 9,033 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 7,297 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 6,411 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 5,523 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 4,687 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 4,568 miles

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

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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P960 DBB 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 94.1%.

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 P960 DBB, 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 P960 DBB registered?

P960 DBB is a 1997 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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