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N537 NEC

1995 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,500 mi
Last recorded18,500 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN537 NEC
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 18,500 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 18,095 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 17,190 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 15,731 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 15,700 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play notchy (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 14,039 miles

rear tyre side walls are heavily cracked there is a nail in tyre recomened renewal

Pass 4 Jun 2015 13,062 miles

rear tyre sidewalls have cracking evident

Pass 17 May 2012 12,788 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 12,788 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 14 May 2011 12,362 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 11 May 2011 12,342 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 10,833 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 10,639 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 10,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Sidecar direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 10,056 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 9,728 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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N537 NEC is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N537 NEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N537 NEC registered?

N537 NEC is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 3 August 1995.

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