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M151 NKM

1994 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,226 mi
Last recorded38,226 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM151 NKM
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 38,226 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 38,218 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2016 37,935 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 37,708 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 37,679 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 36,147 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 35,195 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,628 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 34,604 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 33,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 33,818 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 33,818 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 33,636 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 33,444 miles

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

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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M151 NKM is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M151 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 M151 NKM registered?

M151 NKM is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 23 November 1994.

Is M151 NKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M151 NKM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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