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P994 NWY

1996 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

19,134 mi
Last recorded19,134 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP994 NWY
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 19,134 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 16,758 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 14,376 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 13,203 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 11,654 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 10,938 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 10,889 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 10,873 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 10,795 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 10,037 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 8,842 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 8,777 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 8,655 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 8,655 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Aug 2012 8,611 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 8,258 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 6,904 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 6,784 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 6,692 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 6,450 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 6,018 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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P994 NWY is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P994 NWY, 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 P994 NWY registered?

P994 NWY is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 16 December 1996.

Is P994 NWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P994 NWY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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