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M788 OKE

1994 Yamaha Virago

Grey Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,257 mi
Last recorded30,257 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM788 OKE
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 30,257 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 May 2017 30,114 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 30,094 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 29,637 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 29,469 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 29,469 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 29,112 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,860 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 27,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 19 Mar 2009 27,817 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Oil leak

front tyre contaminated with oil

rear engine mounting bolt missing

Fail 6 Dec 2007 23,832 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 23,832 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 23,359 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 23,359 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 22,864 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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M788 OKE is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Grey 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 M788 OKE, 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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M788 OKE is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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