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M679 MTA

1995 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,501 mi
Last recorded20,501 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM679 MTA
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 20,501 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 20,501 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 20,501 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 20,456 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 19,765 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front tyre has slight cracks in sidewalls - no exposed ply or cords.

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 17,681 miles

Front tyre slightly perished on outer wall

Fuel tank dented but secure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but unlikely to be misread

Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,360 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 17,356 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 17,205 miles

1.front tyre outer side wall becomming perished 2.sligh blow on exhast system

Pass 5 Jun 2009 17,177 miles

1. slight damage to petrol cap. 2. front tyre becoming perished. 3. front brake slightly tight. 4. slight damage to rear light lens.

5. slight blow on centre exhaust.

Fail 4 Jun 2009 17,164 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

1. slight damage to petrol cap. 2. front tyre becoming perished. 3. front brake slightly tight. 4. slight damage to rear light lens.

Fail 12 Jun 2008 16,936 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Rear Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 16,936 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 15,850 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 14,249 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 11,715 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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M679 MTA is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M679 MTA, 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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M679 MTA is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 22 May 1995.

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