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M499 NKO

1995 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,166 mi
Last recorded26,166 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM499 NKO
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 26,166 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 25,480 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,110 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 24,110 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 23,451 miles

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

rear carry rack insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2009 22,374 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 21,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 20,578 miles

exhaust baffles slightly loose

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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M499 NKO is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M499 NKO, 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 M499 NKO registered?

M499 NKO is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 12 May 1995.

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