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M537 TMF

1994 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,948 mi
Last recorded4,948 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM537 TMF
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2025 4,948 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 3,135 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 2,667 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 2,652 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 2,430 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 2,408 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 2,334 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 2,334 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 2,034 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 2,018 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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M537 TMF is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M537 TMF, 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

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What year was M537 TMF registered?

M537 TMF is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M537 TMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M537 TMF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M537 TMF have outstanding finance?

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