CarVerify

Free Car Check

M495 HAT

1994 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,958 mi
Last recorded14,958 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM495 HAT
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2025 14,958 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 14,812 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 13,439 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 13,175 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 12,663 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 12,203 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 11,383 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 10,672 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 10,669 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 10,667 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
Full Yamaha Virago reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M495 HAT is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M495 HAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M495 HAT?

You can check the full history of M495 HAT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M495 HAT registered?

M495 HAT is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 October 1994.

Is M495 HAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M495 HAT shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M495 HAT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M495 HAT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.