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N318 EBW

1995 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,104 mi
Last recorded20,104 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN318 EBW
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 20,104 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 19,215 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 19,082 miles

Offside Front front brake pads near limit

Pass 5 Jun 2014 18,711 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 18,286 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

front tyre pressure low

front tyre starting to perish

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 30 Apr 2012 18,114 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 18,114 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,553 miles

front mudguard insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2009 16,204 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 15,962 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 15,542 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 15,083 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 15,083 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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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N318 EBW is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 N318 EBW, 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 N318 EBW registered?

N318 EBW is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 19 September 1995.

Is N318 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N318 EBW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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