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M236 RCH

1994 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,863 mi
Last recorded13,863 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM236 RCH
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 13,863 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

gaershift pivet worn

Pass 13 Apr 2011 13,783 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 13,085 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

gear lever pivot worn

Pass 4 Feb 2009 13,085 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

gear lever pivot worn

Pass 18 Apr 2007 12,911 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 12,911 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 12,389 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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M236 RCH is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M236 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 M236 RCH registered?

M236 RCH is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 7 October 1994.

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