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N132 FTM

1996 Yamaha Virago

Yellow Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,005 mi
Last recorded21,005 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN132 FTM
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 21,005 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 20,367 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 16,865 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 16,865 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 16,736 miles

exhaust slightly noisey

Pass 10 Jun 2017 15,783 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 15,337 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 15,337 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied front brake lever broken (3.1.3c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on rear tailight intermittent (1.1.3a)

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

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted l/h shock nut missing (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle and switch insecure (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2014 15,329 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 15,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 14,764 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 14,558 miles

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 14,558 miles

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 14,023 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 13,417 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 12,667 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2007 11,608 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 11,598 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 9,291 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 9,285 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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N132 FTM is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Yellow with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 14,844 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 N132 FTM, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Virago is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N132 FTM registered?

N132 FTM is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 10 February 1996.

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