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M297 ELA

1995 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,275 mi
Last recorded16,275 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM297 ELA
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 16,275 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 16,274 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 16,274 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 16,274 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 16,274 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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M297 ELA is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M297 ELA, 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 M297 ELA registered?

M297 ELA is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M297 ELA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M297 ELA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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