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M171 MOE

1994 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

35,124 mi
Last recorded35,124 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM171 MOE
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 35,124 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 34,725 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 34,705 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2022 34,582 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 34,026 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 34,026 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 33,177 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 33,177 miles

Horn not working not working with lights on (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 33,162 miles

Horn not working not working with lights on (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 32,601 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 32,449 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 31,652 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 30,773 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 30,148 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 29,508 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 28,387 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,832 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 26,832 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,432 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 26,263 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,718 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 21,769 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 21,769 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

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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M171 MOE is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M171 MOE, 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 M171 MOE registered?

M171 MOE is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 24 October 1994.

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