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M313 BUF

1994 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,556 mi
Last recorded33,556 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM313 BUF
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 May 2015 33,556 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 33,556 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 31,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 30,513 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,958 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,188 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 27,188 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,073 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 27,073 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 24,765 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 24,765 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 21,347 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 14,956 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 11,740 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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M313 BUF is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M313 BUF, 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 M313 BUF registered?

M313 BUF is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 25 October 1994.

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