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N246 FRH

1996 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,690 mi
Last recorded33,690 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 FRH
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 33,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,058 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,639 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 29,402 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,849 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 27,635 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 26,411 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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N246 FRH is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 N246 FRH, 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 N246 FRH registered?

N246 FRH is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 22 January 1996.

Is N246 FRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N246 FRH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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