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N598 BMH

1995 Yamaha Virago

Maroon Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,143 mi
Last recorded27,143 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN598 BMH
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 27,143 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 25,968 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 21,560 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 20,596 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 30 May 2012 20,276 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

exhaust deteriorated and holed

Pass 5 May 2010 20,234 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 20,234 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 20,028 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 20,028 miles

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2007 18,472 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 18,469 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 18,188 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 18,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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N598 BMH is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Maroon with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N598 BMH, 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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N598 BMH is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 5 December 1995.

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