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M842 PHN

1994 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,209 mi
Last recorded48,209 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM842 PHN
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 48,209 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 48,209 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted rear brake torque arm insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure dangling (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2014 47,876 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 47,109 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 44,529 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 39,517 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 35,985 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,310 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 27,350 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 19,106 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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M842 PHN is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M842 PHN, 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 M842 PHN registered?

M842 PHN is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 14 September 1994.

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