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M687 PNM

1994 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,661 mi
Last recorded26,661 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM687 PNM
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2020 26,661 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 26,635 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 26,626 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))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 26,550 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 26,227 miles

Indicator flash rate slightly too fast

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 25,849 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 25,722 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 25,722 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 May 2014 25,354 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 24,887 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 24,887 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 24,651 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,651 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 24,352 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 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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M687 PNM is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M687 PNM, 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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What year was M687 PNM registered?

M687 PNM is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 3 August 1994.

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