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M146 NKM

1994 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

38,856 mi
Last recorded38,856 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM146 NKM
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 38,856 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 38,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 38,009 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 37,021 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 35,592 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 35,426 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 34,596 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 34,349 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 33,973 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 33,713 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 32,767 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 32,750 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 32,563 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 32,226 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 31,945 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 31,517 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 May 2010 31,216 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 31,216 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Pass 21 May 2009 30,572 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 30,045 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 29,670 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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M146 NKM is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 M146 NKM, 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 M146 NKM registered?

M146 NKM is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 26 September 1994.

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