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M270 CGO

1995 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

11,801 mi
Last recorded11,801 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM270 CGO
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 11,801 miles

Front Tyre perished

Fail 11 Jul 2025 11,801 miles

Front Tyre perished

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 10,046 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Disc warped (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Jun 2023 8,214 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 6,086 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 4,206 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 3,820 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 3,499 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 3,327 miles

Advise both tyres starting to crack & perish front tyre getting low

Pass 13 Apr 2017 2,979 miles

Both Tyres Perishing

Pass 8 Sep 2015 2,623 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 2,287 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 2,264 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 2,232 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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M270 CGO is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M270 CGO, 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 M270 CGO registered?

M270 CGO is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 26 January 1995.

Is M270 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M270 CGO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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