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N960 LBV

1996 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,365 mi
Last recorded20,365 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN960 LBV
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 20,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 19,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 18,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 17,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 17,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 17,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 17,144 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 17,144 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 16,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 16,979 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 16,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 16,126 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 16,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 14,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 12,868 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 11,518 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 10,311 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 9,211 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 7,418 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 6,189 miles

Front 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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N960 LBV is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N960 LBV, 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 N960 LBV registered?

N960 LBV is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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