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N170 GBV

1995 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,831 mi
Last recorded19,831 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 GBV
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 19,831 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 19,009 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 18,010 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 16,133 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 16,128 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 15,773 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 15,196 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 14,549 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 12,032 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 11,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 8,727 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 7,602 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Sidewall cracking on front tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2008 6,586 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 5,373 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 5,039 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 4,953 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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N170 GBV is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 N170 GBV, 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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What year was N170 GBV registered?

N170 GBV is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 16 August 1995.

Is N170 GBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N170 GBV shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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