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N870 YKL

1995 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,186 mi
Last recorded22,186 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN870 YKL
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2017 22,186 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 19,778 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 16,817 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 16,782 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 May 2010 16,665 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 16,035 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 13,638 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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N870 YKL is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 N870 YKL, 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 N870 YKL registered?

N870 YKL is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 14 September 1995.

Is N870 YKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N870 YKL shows 7 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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