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M528 UNU

1994 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,796 mi
Last recorded7,796 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM528 UNU
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 7,796 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 7,703 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 7,677 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 7,667 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 7,648 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 7,591 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 7,273 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 7,195 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 6,975 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 6,470 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 5,992 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 5,992 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 5,471 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 5,471 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 5,032 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 4,805 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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M528 UNU is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M528 UNU, 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 M528 UNU registered?

M528 UNU is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is M528 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M528 UNU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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