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M241 SVJ

1995 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,571 mi
Last recorded33,571 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM241 SVJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 33,571 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 33,198 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 33,061 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 31,669 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fork seals have a misting of oil

Pass 17 Jun 2020 31,159 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 30,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 28,233 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 270,109 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 24,886 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 23,315 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 21,575 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 19,360 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 19,360 miles

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 18,247 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 18,247 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 16,991 miles

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

horn not secure

Fail 29 Jun 2010 14,864 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 14,864 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 12,919 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 12,919 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.E1e)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 11,012 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 10,000 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 9,999 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 8,888 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 8,845 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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M241 SVJ is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M241 SVJ, 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 M241 SVJ registered?

M241 SVJ is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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