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J177 NLM

1995 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,573 mi
Last recorded53,573 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ177 NLM
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 53,573 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 53,543 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2016 53,384 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 53,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 53,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 52,745 miles

noise exhuast

Pass 22 Jun 2013 51,928 miles

front tyre has slight surface cracks

Fail 2 Jun 2012 51,779 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 51,779 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 51,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 51,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 49,631 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 49,575 miles

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

FRONT OFFSIDE BRAKE PAD COMING AWAY FROM PAD BACKING

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 47,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 46,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 44,175 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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J177 NLM is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 16,500 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 J177 NLM, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha Virago is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J177 NLM registered?

J177 NLM is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 3 August 1995.

Is J177 NLM safe to buy?

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