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N235 DWR

1995 Yamaha Virago

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,592 mi
Last recorded17,592 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN235 DWR
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 17,592 miles

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2024 17,426 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 16,477 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 16,477 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 16,173 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 16,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 15,685 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 14,416 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 12,942 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 11,181 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 9,379 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 7,359 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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N235 DWR is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N235 DWR, 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 N235 DWR registered?

N235 DWR is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N235 DWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N235 DWR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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