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M138 BLA

1994 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

8,457 mi
Last recorded8,457 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 BLA
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 8,457 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 8,457 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 8,457 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 8,445 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 8,403 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 8,385 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 8,370 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 8,370 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 8,356 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 8,316 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 8,042 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 7,796 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 7,796 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 31 May 2008 7,143 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 8,011 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 5,817 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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M138 BLA is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M138 BLA, 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 M138 BLA registered?

M138 BLA is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 28 October 1994.

Is M138 BLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M138 BLA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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