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N435 AOK

1996 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

5,117 mi
Last recorded5,117 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN435 AOK
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 5,117 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 5,051 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 4,758 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 4,663 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 3,795 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 2,655 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 2,323 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 2,318 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 2,310 miles

Front and rear tyres have age cracking around the side walls

Fail 1 Jun 2009 2,301 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front and rear tyres have age cracking around the side walls

Pass 9 Jun 2007 2,287 miles

Has ageing marks on side walls of tyres

Pass 3 Jun 2006 2,243 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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N435 AOK is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 N435 AOK, 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 N435 AOK registered?

N435 AOK is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N435 AOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N435 AOK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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