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N458 NWL

1996 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,387 mi
Last recorded14,387 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN458 NWL
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 14,387 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 14,340 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 14,316 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 14,222 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 13,910 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 13,816 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 13,816 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 13,600 miles

some deterioration on front tyre valve

Pass 16 Apr 2016 13,480 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 13,332 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 13,130 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 12,969 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 12,959 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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N458 NWL is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N458 NWL, 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 N458 NWL registered?

N458 NWL is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 4 July 1996.

Is N458 NWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N458 NWL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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