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M240 EWU

1995 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,585 mi
Last recorded27,585 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM240 EWU
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 27,585 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 26,690 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 23,940 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 20,866 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 20,866 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 17,101 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 17,014 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 17,014 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 16,748 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 16,474 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 16,474 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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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M240 EWU is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M240 EWU, 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 M240 EWU registered?

M240 EWU is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 7 July 1995.

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