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M927 MRU

1995 Yamaha Virago

Purple Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,977 mi
Last recorded48,977 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM927 MRU
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 48,977 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 48,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 48,424 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear lower swinging arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 48,117 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 48,117 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 47,833 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 47,797 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 47,739 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 47,671 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 47,283 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 47,283 miles

Central Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 May 2017 46,688 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 45,545 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 43,728 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 43,728 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 43,463 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 41,938 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 40,463 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 40,449 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 38,651 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 36,293 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 36,293 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 33,570 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 30,621 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 27,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 22,873 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 22,846 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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M927 MRU is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Purple with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M927 MRU, 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 M927 MRU registered?

M927 MRU is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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