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M162 VPT

1995 Yamaha Virago

Green Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

46,865 mi
Last recorded46,865 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM162 VPT
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 46,865 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 46,824 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 46,763 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 46,661 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 46,340 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 45,860 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 45,435 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 44,995 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 44,611 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 43,777 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 42,848 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 41,662 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 39,438 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 37,164 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 37,164 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 31,573 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 27,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2008 22,441 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 20,988 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2007 20,988 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 19,775 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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M162 VPT is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Green with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 16,500 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 M162 VPT, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha Virago is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M162 VPT registered?

M162 VPT is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M162 VPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M162 VPT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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