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M493 EMR

1995 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,569 mi
Last recorded18,569 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM493 EMR
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 18,569 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise fork gaiters fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2017 17,597 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 16,347 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 16,347 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 15,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 15,379 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 13,883 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 12,181 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 9,093 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 9,093 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 8,930 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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M493 EMR is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M493 EMR, 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 M493 EMR registered?

M493 EMR is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 3 March 1995.

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