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M265 OLS

1994 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,104 mi
Last recorded15,104 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM265 OLS
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 15,104 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion BOTH SIDES (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 15,066 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 14,582 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 14,012 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 13,609 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 13,609 miles

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

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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M265 OLS is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M265 OLS, 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 M265 OLS registered?

M265 OLS is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 13 August 1994.

Is M265 OLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M265 OLS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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