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N998 XKM

1995 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,140 mi
Last recorded24,140 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN998 XKM
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 24,140 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 23,258 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 22,757 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Brake disc worn close to brake caliper hanger

Offside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 22,075 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 20,587 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 20,242 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 20,242 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 19,591 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 19,591 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 19,053 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 18,960 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 15,884 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 15,808 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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N998 XKM is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N998 XKM, 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.

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N998 XKM is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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