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N967 YMS

1996 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

22,917 mi
Last recorded22,917 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Virago14,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN967 YMS
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 22,917 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 22,917 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 21,051 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 17,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 16,719 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 15,229 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 13,226 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 12,664 miles

slight roughness in head bearings

Pass 15 Apr 2015 11,883 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 11,580 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 11,517 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011
Fail 27 Sep 2011 11,267 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 10,913 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 10,175 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 8,588 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 8,550 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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N967 YMS is a 1996 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N967 YMS, 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 N967 YMS registered?

N967 YMS is a 1996 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 18 May 1996.

Is N967 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N967 YMS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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