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M594 KPA

1994 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,802 mi
Last recorded9,802 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM594 KPA
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 9,802 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower oil leak

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 9,022 miles

Nearside Lower oil leak

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 9,011 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))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced engine mount nut missing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2023 8,410 miles

Rear brake light switch temporary modification

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2022 4,024 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 3,954 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))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 3,487 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 3,487 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 3,239 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 3,239 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 3,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 3,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 2,502 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 2,502 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2009 2,359 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 19,412 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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M594 KPA is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M594 KPA, 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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M594 KPA is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 20 December 1994.

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