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P845 KWE

1996 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

14,455 mi
Last recorded14,455 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP845 KWE
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 14,455 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 14,396 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 14,197 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 13,306 miles

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind wheel (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 12,831 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 12,175 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 9,868 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 7,476 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 4,116 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 3,993 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 2,163 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 2,150 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 2,120 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 2,120 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 2,069 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 2,062 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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P845 KWE is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P845 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Virago is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P845 KWE registered?

P845 KWE is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 22 December 1996.

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