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N255 AMM

1995 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

25,071 mi
Last recorded25,071 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 AMM
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 25,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 22,976 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 21,496 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 21,488 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 21,469 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 21,440 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shocks Have Reduced Damping Effect

Pass 3 May 2019 21,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 21,185 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 21,132 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 21,068 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 7 May 2015 20,770 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 20,754 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 May 2013 20,595 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 8 May 2012 20,524 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 20,347 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 20,256 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,066 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 19,415 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 19,415 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 17,192 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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N255 AMM is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N255 AMM, 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 N255 AMM registered?

N255 AMM is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 4 August 1995.

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