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M386 CPW

1995 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

8,670 mi
Last recorded8,670 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM386 CPW
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 8,670 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear light lens damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2025 7,638 miles

Front tyre perished

Pass 24 May 2024 6,563 miles

Front tyre perished

Pass 17 May 2023 5,854 miles

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 4,894 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 4,889 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 4,870 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 4,829 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 4,770 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 4,761 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 4,745 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 4,728 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 4,714 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 4,704 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 4,696 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 4,687 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 4,612 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 4,562 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 4,562 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 4,524 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 4,459 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 4,374 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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M386 CPW is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M386 CPW, 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 M386 CPW registered?

M386 CPW is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 18 April 1995.

Is M386 CPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M386 CPW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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