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M228 MLJ

1995 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,976 mi
Last recorded16,976 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 MLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 16,976 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 16,898 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 16,898 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 16,870 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 16,870 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 16,768 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,615 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 16,300 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 16,281 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 16,047 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 15,880 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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M228 MLJ is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 M228 MLJ, 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 M228 MLJ registered?

M228 MLJ is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 13 May 1995.

Is M228 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M228 MLJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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