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N830 GAB

1996 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

14,053 mi
Last recorded14,053 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN830 GAB
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 14,053 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 14,050 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Side walls badly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 13,667 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 13,667 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 12,299 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 11,529 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 11,090 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 10,428 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 10,420 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 10,241 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 10,148 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 9,935 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 7,610 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 4,955 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 4,784 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 4,604 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 4,604 miles

Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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N830 GAB is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N830 GAB, 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 N830 GAB registered?

N830 GAB is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N830 GAB safe to buy?

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