1996 Yamaha Virago 0.5L Petrol · P283 BSA
1996 Yamaha Virago (0.5L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 31,844 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- YAMAHA VIRAGO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/05/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 535cc
P283 BSA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
- 31,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P283 BSA Mileage History
- 23/05/202330,158 mi
- 16/05/202431,115 mi+957 mi
- 29/04/202531,844 mi+729 mi
Average of roughly 871 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P283 BSA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Yamaha Virago (P283 BSA) between May 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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