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N76 FWB

1996 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,621 mi
Last recorded11,621 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN76 FWB
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2025 11,621 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 11,587 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 11,586 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 10,944 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 10,912 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 10,635 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 10,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 10,371 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 10,251 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 9,882 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 9,552 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 9,165 miles

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

slight perishing in front tyre side walls.

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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N76 FWB is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N76 FWB, 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 N76 FWB registered?

N76 FWB is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N76 FWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N76 FWB shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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