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M464 PUX

1995 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,074 mi
Last recorded43,074 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM464 PUX
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 43,074 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 42,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 42,383 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working LEVER (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 41,686 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 40,830 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 40,812 miles

Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Oil residue on underneath of engine - not currently excessive (monitor)

Pass 28 Jan 2022 38,421 miles

Nearside OIL LEAK

Fail 28 Jan 2022 38,421 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside OIL LEAK

Pass 10 Feb 2021 33,706 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 33,706 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front brake light not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 30,726 miles

Front tyre starting to show signs of perishing in sidewalls and sipes.

Unable to check brake fluid level due to opaque window.

Fail 26 Oct 2019 30,711 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front tyre starting to show signs of perishing in sidewalls and sipes.

Unable to check brake fluid level due to opaque window.

Pass 27 Oct 2018 26,461 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 26,459 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 26,164 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 26,164 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Pass 30 May 2013 25,999 miles

front brake slightly spongy

Pass 18 Aug 2011 23,720 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 18,857 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 18,196 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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M464 PUX is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M464 PUX, 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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M464 PUX is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 19 April 1995.

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