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M601 VOO

1995 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,877 mi
Last recorded26,877 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM601 VOO
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 26,877 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 26,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leaking at front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Suspension arm fractured Rear swinging arm corroded and holed. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 26,867 miles

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

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 19 Jul 2023 26,132 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 26,128 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front mudguard missing

Pass 10 Nov 2021 25,917 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust cover loose

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

Rear Rear swing arm corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 25,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 25,483 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 25,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 21,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

both rear shock absorbers lower mounts slightly worn

front brake lever has little reserve travel

front brake sticking slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2016 19,074 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 11,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 11,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 11,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 11,728 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 11,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 10,981 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 10,742 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 10,025 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 9,774 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 8,905 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 27 May 2006 8,905 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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M601 VOO is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 16,500 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 M601 VOO, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha Virago is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M601 VOO is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 29 March 1995.

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