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M870 HFJ

1994 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,821 mi
Last recorded16,821 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM870 HFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 16,821 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 16,821 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 May 2016 16,582 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 16,582 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Fail 21 May 2015 16,229 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 16,229 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 15,391 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 14,174 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 13,165 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 12,140 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 10,717 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 8,861 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 6,360 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 3,505 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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M870 HFJ is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M870 HFJ, 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 M870 HFJ registered?

M870 HFJ is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 9 September 1994.

Is M870 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M870 HFJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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