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M28 NCF

1994 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,923 mi
Last recorded26,923 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 NCF
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 26,923 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 26,865 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 26,741 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 26,723 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached locknut loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

rear mudguard not covering rear wheel

Pass 18 Mar 2021 26,647 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 26,647 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 26,372 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 26,371 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

different indicators fitted at front

Pass 11 Jul 2019 26,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 26,045 miles

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 24,335 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 24,335 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 May 2017 22,957 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 22,655 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 22,638 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 22,073 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,525 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 20,525 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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M28 NCF is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M28 NCF, 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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M28 NCF is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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