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N846 OYO

1996 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,916 mi
Last recorded39,916 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN846 OYO
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 39,916 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 36,562 miles

slight bind on front brake

Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,403 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 37,365 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 5 May 2009 36,365 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 36,360 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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N846 OYO is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N846 OYO, 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 N846 OYO registered?

N846 OYO is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N846 OYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N846 OYO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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