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M305 DGD

1994 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,020 mi
Last recorded3,020 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM305 DGD
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 3,020 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 2,773 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 2,758 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 2,758 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 1,757 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 10 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 20,219 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 20,194 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 19,902 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 17,774 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 17,774 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 16,841 miles

nearside hand grip loose

Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,550 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 15,199 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2013 14,660 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 14,033 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 13,132 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 11,549 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 9,232 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 9,204 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 9,174 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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M305 DGD is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 18,140 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 M305 DGD, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha Virago is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M305 DGD registered?

M305 DGD is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 29 August 1994.

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