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N373 OWV

1996 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,888 mi
Last recorded13,888 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN373 OWV
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 13,888 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 13,888 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 13,292 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 13,035 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 9,784 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 9,784 miles

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 19 May 2010 7,877 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 19 May 2010 7,877 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 6,358 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 5,633 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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N373 OWV is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N373 OWV, 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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What year was N373 OWV registered?

N373 OWV is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N373 OWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N373 OWV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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