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M690 LWO

1995 Yamaha Virago

Yellow Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,855 mi
Last recorded19,855 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM690 LWO
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 19,855 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 19,710 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 17,822 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 15,993 miles

front shock absorbers has low damping effort

horn getting quiet

rear suspension arm has light corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2016 15,841 miles

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

petrol cap rubber is deteriating

Pass 3 Jun 2015 14,960 miles

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 13,977 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 13,196 miles

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

front os disc contaminated with asubsunce but not afecting its performance

Pass 29 Mar 2007 12,857 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 12,350 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 12,350 miles

Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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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M690 LWO is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Yellow with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M690 LWO, 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 M690 LWO registered?

M690 LWO is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 11 May 1995.

Is M690 LWO safe to buy?

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