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T153 PNY

1999 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,758 mi
Last recorded25,758 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Virago17,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 PNY
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 25,758 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 25,028 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 22,905 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 20,969 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 20,946 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2022 19,651 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 19,360 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 19,318 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 19,000 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 18,487 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 18,338 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 17,881 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 17,877 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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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T153 PNY is a 1999 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 17,879 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 T153 PNY, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Virago is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T153 PNY registered?

T153 PNY is a 1999 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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