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M497 WKW

1995 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,840 mi
Last recorded28,840 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM497 WKW
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2023 28,840 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 27,874 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 27,381 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 26,378 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 26,038 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 24,576 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 23,560 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 21,690 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 21,655 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,654 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 21,640 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 21,639 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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M497 WKW is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 M497 WKW, 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 M497 WKW registered?

M497 WKW is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 12 May 1995.

Is M497 WKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M497 WKW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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