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N690 RCG

1995 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,852 mi
Last recorded23,852 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN690 RCG
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 23,852 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 23,846 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 23,577 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 23,231 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 22,784 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 22,683 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 22,434 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 22,251 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 22,251 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 20,082 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 20,082 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 17,881 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 15,206 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 13,911 miles

no adjustment left on drivechain. drivechain in poor condition.sprockets also in poor condition.

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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N690 RCG is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N690 RCG, 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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What year was N690 RCG registered?

N690 RCG is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 18 November 1995.

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