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M109 FAD

1994 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

30,012 mi
Last recorded30,012 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM109 FAD
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 30,012 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 27,725 miles

Central Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2016 26,515 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 26,495 miles

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Centre Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Centre Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 25,220 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 29 Aug 2015 25,203 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 18 Aug 2014 24,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 22,325 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 22,308 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 19,553 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 18,555 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 17,024 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 16,989 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2009 16,122 miles

offside front shock absorber damp with oil

rear tyre tread depth close to limit

Pass 22 Apr 2008 15,036 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 12,971 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 12,738 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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M109 FAD is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 18,140 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 M109 FAD, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha Virago is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M109 FAD is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 3 August 1994.

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