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M766 VYA

1995 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,663 mi
Last recorded17,663 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM766 VYA
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 17,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 17,049 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working foot (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 16,749 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 16,734 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 16,716 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 16,685 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 16,552 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 16,541 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2016 16,489 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 16,111 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 14,790 miles

front wheel has a slight bind

Fail 15 Jul 2014 14,754 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wheel has a slight bind

Pass 7 Aug 2013 12,512 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 9,017 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 8,969 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 8,761 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 8,761 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 8,750 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 8,725 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 8,702 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 8,677 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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M766 VYA is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M766 VYA, 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 M766 VYA registered?

M766 VYA is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 6 June 1995.

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