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N636 JBV

1996 Yamaha Virago

Orange Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,235 mi
Last recorded29,235 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN636 JBV
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 29,235 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 29,115 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 28,484 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 28,218 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 27,785 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 27,602 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 27,107 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 26,500 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 26,500 miles

Front Brake component is excessively corroded pads (3.1.5)

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall split (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall split (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly distorted mudgaurd (6.1.1a)

ignition faulty

Pass 28 Apr 2015 25,815 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 25,443 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 25,443 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 25,443 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2011 24,610 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 24,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 21,229 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 20,368 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 17,300 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 13,943 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2007 13,841 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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N636 JBV is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Orange with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N636 JBV, 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 N636 JBV registered?

N636 JBV is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 29 January 1996.

Is N636 JBV safe to buy?

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