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M179 SUD

1995 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

16,958 mi
Last recorded16,958 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 SUD
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 16,958 miles

Rear mudguard corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2024 16,922 miles

Rear mudguard corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2023 16,912 miles

Rear mudguard corroded

Pass 3 May 2022 16,877 miles

Rear mudguard corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2021 16,854 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 16,793 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 16,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2015 16,775 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 16,705 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 16,688 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 16,676 miles

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 16,437 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 18,331 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 15,809 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 15,723 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 15,592 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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M179 SUD is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M179 SUD, 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 M179 SUD registered?

M179 SUD is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M179 SUD safe to buy?

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