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N281 DWT

1995 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,875 mi
Last recorded7,875 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 DWT
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 7,875 miles

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

Rear spindle nut split pin missing

Pass 10 Jul 2017 7,874 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 7,794 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 7,645 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 7,602 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 7,591 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 7,558 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 5,689 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 5,687 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

both tyres on the limit f 300 x 18 r 130/90-15

Pass 18 Jul 2005 5,109 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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N281 DWT is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N281 DWT, 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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N281 DWT is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 10 October 1995.

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