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N918 SPA

1995 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,134 mi
Last recorded9,134 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN918 SPA
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 9,134 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 8,384 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 8,384 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 7,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Locking nut missing off side stand bolt.

None standard silencers fitted.

Fail 10 May 2011 7,654 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 6,131 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Oct 2007 6,069 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 5,675 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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N918 SPA is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N918 SPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N918 SPA registered?

N918 SPA is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 18 August 1995.

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