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M991 MPA

1995 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

41,779 mi
Last recorded41,779 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM991 MPA
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 41,779 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 41,779 miles

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 39,860 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 38,398 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2015 38,373 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 38,373 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 38,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 38,209 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 37,855 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2013 37,855 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2012 37,384 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2012 37,384 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2011 37,337 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

gearlever linkage worn

Pass 16 Jun 2010 36,895 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 36,884 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 May 2009 34,650 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 34,650 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2008 32,331 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2008 32,218 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 30,806 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 30,806 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 25,817 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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M991 MPA is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 M991 MPA, 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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M991 MPA is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 4 May 1995.

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