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M283 SRE

1995 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,278 mi
Last recorded49,278 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM283 SRE
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 49,278 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 49,179 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 49,102 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 49,099 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 48,929 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 48,757 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 48,478 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 48,406 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 47,674 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 47,249 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 47,249 miles

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

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

Central Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 45,267 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 45,267 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 43,111 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 41,165 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 41,140 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively bent (4.2.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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M283 SRE is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M283 SRE, 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 M283 SRE registered?

M283 SRE is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 27 February 1995.

Is M283 SRE safe to buy?

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