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M186 XWX

1995 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,375 mi
Last recorded17,375 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM186 XWX
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 17,375 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 17,361 miles

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2016 17,310 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 15,182 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 15,182 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)

Pass 24 May 2013 13,284 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 13,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 11,918 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 10,213 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 9,969 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2008 9,965 miles

Offside 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)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 9,753 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 8,464 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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M186 XWX is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 M186 XWX, 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 M186 XWX registered?

M186 XWX is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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