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N140 JKX

1996 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,153 mi
Last recorded39,153 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 JKX
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 39,153 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 36,991 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 32,120 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 28,532 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 28,508 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 25,296 miles

slight stickiness on throttle control, not sticking whereby it does not return but reqs service asap

Pass 21 Jul 2016 21,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Jul 2015 20,762 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 20,175 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 20,103 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 May 2012 18,002 miles

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 29 May 2012 18,002 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 14,229 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 12,498 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2009 10,696 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 6,852 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 6,852 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 5,015 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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N140 JKX is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N140 JKX, 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 N140 JKX registered?

N140 JKX is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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