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M489 CBD

1994 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,652 mi
Last recorded8,652 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM489 CBD
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 8,652 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 7,570 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 7,296 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 7,281 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 7,119 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 7,030 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 7,030 miles

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 6,564 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 5,712 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 5,712 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 5,457 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 5,390 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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M489 CBD is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M489 CBD, 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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What year was M489 CBD registered?

M489 CBD is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 24 August 1994.

Is M489 CBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M489 CBD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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