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M126 JPA

1994 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,602 mi
Last recorded7,602 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM126 JPA
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2025 7,602 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 7,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 7,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2015 7,589 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 7,551 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 7,513 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 7,493 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 7,386 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 7,220 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 6,972 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 6,947 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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M126 JPA is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M126 JPA, 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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What year was M126 JPA registered?

M126 JPA is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 12 October 1994.

Is M126 JPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M126 JPA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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