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N174 BNV

1996 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

8,851 mi
Last recorded8,851 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN174 BNV
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 8,851 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 8,794 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 8,498 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 8,470 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 7,992 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 7,973 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 7,812 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 7,617 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 7,374 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 7,374 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 May 2015 7,372 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 7,265 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 7,220 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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N174 BNV is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 N174 BNV, 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 N174 BNV registered?

N174 BNV is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N174 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N174 BNV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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