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M960 ALO

1994 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,384 mi
Last recorded26,384 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM960 ALO
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2025 26,384 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 25,950 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 25,346 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

horn weak

Pass 4 Aug 2021 25,205 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 24,944 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 24,735 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 24,371 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 23,752 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 23,283 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 22,708 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 21,592 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 20,673 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 19,605 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 18,325 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 16,766 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 14,747 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 13,038 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 11,095 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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M960 ALO is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M960 ALO, 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 M960 ALO registered?

M960 ALO is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is M960 ALO safe to buy?

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