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M796 DGB

1994 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,874 mi
Last recorded38,874 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM796 DGB
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2026 38,874 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 37,052 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 36,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 35,253 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 34,831 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 34,289 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 34,255 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 33,670 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 32,126 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 30,431 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 27,673 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 26,256 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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M796 DGB is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 M796 DGB, 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 M796 DGB registered?

M796 DGB is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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