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M89 GPL

1994 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

26,236 mi
Last recorded26,236 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM89 GPL
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 26,236 miles

Exhaust slightly noisy

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre old (2014) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 26,214 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 26,214 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 24,811 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded all rear spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 28 May 2021 24,811 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released front brake switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded all rear spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 21,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded rear wheel spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 21,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded rear wheel spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jun 2015 21,905 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 21,825 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 21,825 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 21,695 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 21,033 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 21,033 miles

Front Lower Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 20,407 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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M89 GPL is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M89 GPL, 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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M89 GPL is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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