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M317 WFY

1995 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,576 mi
Last recorded38,576 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM317 WFY
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 38,576 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 37,628 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear mud guard corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 37,628 miles

Rear mud guard corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2013 36,475 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

rear swing arm starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jul 2013 36,475 miles

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

rear swing arm starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jul 2012 35,699 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 35,632 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2011 33,842 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 32,109 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 31,351 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 30,521 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 30,521 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 30,253 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 26,491 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2006 26,491 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

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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M317 WFY is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M317 WFY, 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 M317 WFY registered?

M317 WFY is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 5 May 1995.

Is M317 WFY safe to buy?

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