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M890 DDS

1994 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,995 mi
Last recorded12,995 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM890 DDS
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 12,995 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 12,950 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 11,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 10,955 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 10,955 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 9,159 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 9,236 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 17 Apr 2019 8,378 miles

both nearside and offside fork seals have been packed with paper not leaking at time of test

Fail 16 Apr 2019 8,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2015 8,083 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 8,082 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 8,082 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 8,082 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 7,914 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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M890 DDS 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 71.4%.

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 M890 DDS, 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 M890 DDS registered?

M890 DDS is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 13 September 1994.

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