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N908 WVO

1996 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,789 mi
Last recorded16,789 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN908 WVO
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 16,789 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 16,765 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 16,751 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 16,739 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 16,725 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 16,718 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 16,696 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 16,640 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 16,504 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 16,234 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 16,074 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 16,064 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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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N908 WVO is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N908 WVO, 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 N908 WVO registered?

N908 WVO is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N908 WVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N908 WVO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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