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M546 BGJ

1994 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,749 mi
Last recorded21,749 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM546 BGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 21,749 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 21,749 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 20,558 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 20,534 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

PETROL TAP LEAKING

INSECURE REAR MUDGUARD COMING IN CONTACT WITH REAR TYRE ON FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL

Pass 15 Jun 2015 17,235 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 17,226 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 17,170 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 17,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2011 16,906 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 16,595 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 16,286 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,682 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 14,655 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 14,655 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 13,747 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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M546 BGJ is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M546 BGJ, 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 M546 BGJ registered?

M546 BGJ is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 14 October 1994.

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