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M167 RAL

1994 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

19,266 mi
Last recorded19,266 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM167 RAL
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 19,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

handlebars slightly bent on right-hand side

Fail 26 Jan 2018 19,266 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens holed showing white light (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear tyre pressure very low

handlebars slightly bent on right-hand side

Pass 8 Aug 2016 16,257 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 14,676 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 12,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 12,713 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 11,921 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 11,051 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 11,040 miles

Inner Front Lower Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Outer Rear Lower Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 16 May 2011 10,418 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 9,847 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 9,342 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 8,766 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 8,284 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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M167 RAL is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Black 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 M167 RAL, 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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M167 RAL is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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