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N248 JBJ

1995 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,238 mi
Last recorded35,238 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN248 JBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 35,238 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 34,982 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,810 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 34,760 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 34,760 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 33,082 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 32,718 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 31,960 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,598 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 30,376 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 29,798 miles

Front 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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N248 JBJ is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N248 JBJ, 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 N248 JBJ registered?

N248 JBJ is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 8 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N248 JBJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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