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N877 ABA

1996 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,762 mi
Last recorded26,762 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN877 ABA
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 26,762 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 24,210 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 20,735 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 17,116 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 17,116 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 12,599 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2010 12,558 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 12,556 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 12,219 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 11,647 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 11,109 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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N877 ABA is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N877 ABA, 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 N877 ABA registered?

N877 ABA is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N877 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N877 ABA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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