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M456 LOP

1994 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

7,617 mi
Last recorded7,617 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM456 LOP
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 7,617 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Underside of lower fuel tank corroding.

Pass 7 Aug 2020 6,294 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rear upper bushes nearside and offside. (5.3.2 (c))

Underside of fuel lower fuel tank corroded.

Fail 28 Jul 2020 6,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rear upper bushes nearside and offside. (5.3.2 (c))

Underside of fuel lower fuel tank corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2019 25,668 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 25,668 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 25,511 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 25,511 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,405 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 24,405 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 22,705 miles

front brake pads getting low.

rear tyre getting low in places.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 22,598 miles

rear tyre getting low, 2mm in middle.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 21,678 miles

exhaust silencer corroding, and has mounting bolt loose. but system secure.

front tyre tread on 2mm.

Fail 18 Jan 2012 21,677 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

exhaust silencer corroding, and has mounting bolt loose. but system secure.

front tyre tread on 2mm.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 21,570 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 19,344 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 17,294 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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M456 LOP is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M456 LOP, 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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M456 LOP is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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