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N4 NUG

1996 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

1,064 mi
Last recorded1,064 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 NUG
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 1,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

No hi beam tale-tale

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 1,064 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam kills the bike when switched on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake caliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hi beam tale tale not working

Pass 17 Sep 2021 1,038 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 13,290 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 13,282 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect forks (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2016 12,252 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 9,418 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 9,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Jul 2013 8,776 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 8,000 miles

advise head bearings dry

Pass 9 Jun 2011 7,600 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 7,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 6,664 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 6,307 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 5,867 miles

suspect slight stiffening head stock on full locks

Pass 16 Jun 2006 5,139 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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N4 NUG is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N4 NUG, 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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N4 NUG is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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