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M691 LVV

1995 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,654 mi
Last recorded39,654 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM691 LVV
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 39,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 39,645 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 39,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 39,531 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 39,254 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 39,254 miles

Nearside Lower Shock absorber insecurely attached nut insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake component insecure torque arm incorrectly fitted (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) split pin missing rear axle (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.oomm (5.2.3 (e))

Front bike only runs on front cylinder

Nearside Indicator switch faulty indicator switch wont operate indicators unless held in position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake torque arm locking device missing on rear drum

Pass 17 Aug 2012 39,222 miles

Slight leaks from exhaust joints.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 39,119 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 39,021 miles

Swinging arm pivot has slight freeplay.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 39,018 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 38,817 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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M691 LVV is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc 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 M691 LVV, 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 M691 LVV registered?

M691 LVV is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 16 July 1995.

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