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M59 AWX

1995 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,471 mi
Last recorded17,471 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Virago16,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM59 AWX
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 17,471 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 16,672 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Indicators flash close to legal upper limit

Pass 7 Jul 2012 14,551 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 13,104 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 11,927 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 11,007 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 11,007 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 9,738 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 9,738 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 8,095 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 5,860 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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M59 AWX is a 1995 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M59 AWX, 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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What year was M59 AWX registered?

M59 AWX is a 1995 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 27 February 1995.

Is M59 AWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M59 AWX 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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