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J758 BRM

1996 Yamaha Virago

White Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

14,655 mi
Last recorded14,655 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ758 BRM
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 14,655 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 13,790 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 13,790 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 12,836 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 11,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 11,271 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 10,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 8,799 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 8,261 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 5,876 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 4,255 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 3,750 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 3,750 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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J758 BRM is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in White with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 J758 BRM, 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 J758 BRM registered?

J758 BRM is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 20 November 1996.

Is J758 BRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J758 BRM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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