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N699 ABL

1996 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,314 mi
Last recorded18,314 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN699 ABL
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 18,314 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 17,305 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 14,438 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 14,395 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 14,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2011 14,137 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 13,561 miles

Exhaust has been repaired

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N699 ABL is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N699 ABL, 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 N699 ABL registered?

N699 ABL is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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