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N312 VWN

1996 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,403 mi
Last recorded13,403 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN312 VWN
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 13,403 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 13,376 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction of travel (5.2.3 (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached loose on stem (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure locking device broken/missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame /swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 4,866 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 4,862 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 4,778 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 4,132 miles

Central Front Lower Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Rear Lower Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 4,132 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Upper Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 3,972 miles

Central Front Lower Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Rear Lower Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 3,972 miles

Central Front Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Rear Lower Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2013 3,767 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

fork tubes pitted

Pass 6 Jun 2007 3,750 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 3,316 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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N312 VWN is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N312 VWN, 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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N312 VWN is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 10 July 1996.

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