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M495 VEB

1994 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,382 mi
Last recorded23,382 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM495 VEB
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 23,382 miles

Front brake pipe not cliped

Offside Rear bolt missing on shock cover

blue lamp on dash not working

Pass 30 Sep 2014 23,174 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2013 21,279 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 20,635 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 20,635 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2007 20,402 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 20,399 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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M495 VEB is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M495 VEB, 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 M495 VEB registered?

M495 VEB is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 16 September 1994.

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The MOT history for M495 VEB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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