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M665 YWX

1995 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

40,331 mi
Last recorded40,331 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM665 YWX
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 40,331 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 39,417 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 38,738 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 38,688 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 38,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 38,327 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 37,524 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 37,358 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 37,144 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 37,144 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 37,114 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 36,918 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 34,886 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 32,789 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,478 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,299 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 26,523 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 24,860 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 22,927 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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M665 YWX is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M665 YWX, 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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What year was M665 YWX registered?

M665 YWX is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 13 June 1995.

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The MOT history for M665 YWX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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