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N148 LAH

1996 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,675 mi
Last recorded47,675 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 LAH
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 47,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

rear footrest pivots worn

Fail 10 Jul 2015 47,671 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

rear footrest pivots worn

Pass 19 Jun 2014 47,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear footrest pivot worn

rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 43,458 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 39,997 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

gear lever worn /battery low

Fail 15 Apr 2011 39,997 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

gear lever worn /battery low

Pass 6 Apr 2010 31,818 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,488 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 27,482 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))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,151 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 18,842 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,126 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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N148 LAH is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N148 LAH, 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 N148 LAH registered?

N148 LAH is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 22 June 1996.

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