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N696 VNA

1995 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,154 mi
Last recorded6,154 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN696 VNA
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 6,154 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 6,151 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 6,151 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 15 Mar 2011 6,127 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 6,127 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 5,396 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 4,275 miles

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 15 May 2009 4,275 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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N696 VNA is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N696 VNA, 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 N696 VNA registered?

N696 VNA is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N696 VNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N696 VNA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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