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M187 LRJ

1994 Yamaha Virago

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,258 mi
Last recorded22,258 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM187 LRJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 22,258 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 21,337 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 19,902 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 19,902 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 17,995 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 14,779 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 9,914 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 9,914 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 5,838 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 5,838 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 2,740 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 2,732 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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M187 LRJ is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M187 LRJ, 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 M187 LRJ registered?

M187 LRJ is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 9 August 1994.

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