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M426 KHO

1994 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,021 mi
Last recorded31,021 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM426 KHO
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 31,021 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 30,784 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil FRONT FORK (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 30,777 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))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 30,618 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

front brake slightly spongy

Pass 8 May 2018 29,753 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 May 2017 28,685 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 28,222 miles

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

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play slight play in swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 28,222 miles

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

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play slight play in swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 27,841 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 27,594 miles
Pass 24 May 2012

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

front mudgaurd cracked on r/h side

Pass 23 Jun 2008 25,724 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 25,354 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 25,068 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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M426 KHO is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M426 KHO, 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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M426 KHO is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 17 September 1994.

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