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N224 PYN

1996 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,981 mi
Last recorded67,981 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN224 PYN
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2013 67,981 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 67,981 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 24,668 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 24,668 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,247 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 48,995 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,227 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 43,911 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 32,576 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 21,242 miles

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

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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N224 PYN is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N224 PYN, 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 N224 PYN registered?

N224 PYN is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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