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N938 HLY

1996 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,300 mi
Last recorded19,300 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN938 HLY
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 19,300 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 16,180 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 16,148 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2012 13,184 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 13,184 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 11,756 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 11,752 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 11,634 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 11,257 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 11,163 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 10,543 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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N938 HLY is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N938 HLY, 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 N938 HLY registered?

N938 HLY is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N938 HLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N938 HLY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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