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M208 RUD

1994 Yamaha Virago

Green Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,348 mi
Last recorded41,348 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM208 RUD
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 41,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

all lights,indicators and reflectors removed at time of test

Pass 24 Nov 2014 41,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Nov 2014 41,348 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

no lights fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Oct 2013 41,348 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 14,244 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 41,153 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 41,028 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 40,542 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 39,027 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 39,027 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

front tyre is soft or punctuerd

Pass 27 Aug 2007 36,975 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 36,974 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 30,758 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 30,019 miles

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 24,341 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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M208 RUD is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Green with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M208 RUD, 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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M208 RUD is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 10 September 1994.

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