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G178 NPW

1993 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,148 mi
Last recorded26,148 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG178 NPW
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,148 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 26,418 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking throttle (6.2.1f)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

chain casing insecure front sprocket cover

Pass 17 Nov 2011 24,333 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front tyre slight out of round

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

N/S panel loose

Rear back rest loose

Pass 5 May 2007 22,526 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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G178 NPW is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 17,692 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 G178 NPW, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha Virago is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G178 NPW registered?

G178 NPW is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 6 January 1993.

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