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M212 RCH

1994 Yamaha Virago

Purple Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

30,112 mi
Last recorded30,112 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM212 RCH
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 30,112 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 30,073 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 30,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 29,987 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 29,910 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 29,798 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 29,492 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 29,128 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 29,103 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 28,896 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 28,489 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 28,489 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 26,120 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 21,613 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 21,610 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 21,589 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 21,507 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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M212 RCH is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Purple with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 M212 RCH, 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 M212 RCH registered?

M212 RCH is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 3 August 1994.

Is M212 RCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M212 RCH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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