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N425 GLK

1995 Yamaha Virago

Brown Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

28,487 mi
Last recorded28,487 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN425 GLK
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 28,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 28,458 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 28,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 26,490 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 21,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre unevenly worn

Fail 17 Aug 2021 21,640 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre unevenly worn

Rear brake arm missing a split pin

Pass 29 Aug 2020 19,423 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 19,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 19,115 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 18,803 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 18,803 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 18,367 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 17,868 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 17,363 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 17,195 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 16,886 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 16,537 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 16,355 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 16,355 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 15,702 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 15,702 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 15,506 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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N425 GLK is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Brown with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N425 GLK, 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 N425 GLK registered?

N425 GLK is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 23 October 1995.

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