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M550 EGV

1994 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

2,661 mi
Last recorded2,661 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM550 EGV
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 2,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 2,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

REAR BRAKE PEDAL BE MODIFIED

Pass 28 Oct 2020 1,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front brake lever has a lot of free play

Fail 28 Oct 2020 1,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front brake lever has a lot of free play

Pass 20 May 2019 40,888 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

on front gaurd

rear foot pega dont fold

Fail 18 May 2019 40,875 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Inner Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

on front gaurd

rear foot pega dont fold

Pass 17 May 2018 35,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 May 2018 35,975 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 24,320 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 24,320 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 22,964 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 21,778 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2014 19,991 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 16,784 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 12,791 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 9,319 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 9,319 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 7,503 miles

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

Right hand Latch on riders seat not correctly secured.

Pass 11 May 2009 7,033 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 6,336 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 5,514 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 5,303 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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M550 EGV is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M550 EGV, 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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M550 EGV is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 5 December 1994.

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