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M894 KPD

1995 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,150 mi
Last recorded37,150 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM894 KPD
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 37,150 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 36,920 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 36,526 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 36,165 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 35,655 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 35,376 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 34,843 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 34,703 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 34,703 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 34,624 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 34,623 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil leaking to excess on to hoses and disc and pads (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 34,343 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 33,562 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 32,678 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

gear lever loose

Fail 9 Oct 2014 32,676 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

gear lever loose

Pass 10 Oct 2013 31,798 miles

front and rear tyres slightly deteriating/cracking

Fail 4 Oct 2013 31,777 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

front and rear tyres slightly deteriating/cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,863 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 29,881 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 28,898 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 28,124 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 27,167 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,340 miles

Side stand very stiff to move.

Pass 12 Aug 2006 25,324 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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M894 KPD is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 16,500 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 M894 KPD, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha Virago is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M894 KPD registered?

M894 KPD is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 26 January 1995.

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