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M243 BBY

1995 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,217 mi
Last recorded18,217 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 BBY
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 18,217 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 17,704 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 16,645 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 14,983 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 13,321 miles

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

Rear tyre cracked / perished

Pass 8 Jul 2020 13,224 miles

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

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

Rear rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2019 13,023 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 12,236 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 11,676 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 11,430 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 10,891 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 10,891 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 9,126 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 9,126 miles

Offside Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 13 May 2006 8,943 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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M243 BBY is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 M243 BBY, 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 M243 BBY registered?

M243 BBY is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M243 BBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M243 BBY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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