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1996 Yamaha Virago 0.7L Petrol · N387 JAT

N387 JAT

1996 Yamaha Virago (0.7L, petrol). First registered 05/06/1996. Recorded mileage 89,679 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
YAMAHA VIRAGO
Year / Origin
1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 23/07/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
89,679 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 23/07/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
749cc

N387 JAT Key Findings

  • 16 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2023
  • 89,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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N387 JAT Mileage History

  1. 08/07/200953,342 mi
  2. 08/07/200953,342 mi
  3. 29/03/201253,484 mi+142 mi
  4. 20/04/201353,699 mi+215 mi
  5. 10/04/201453,915 mi+216 mi
  6. 01/07/201554,071 mi+156 mi
  7. 30/06/201654,369 mi+298 mi
  8. 30/06/201654,369 mi
  9. 07/06/201759,844 mi+5,475 mi
  10. 06/06/201867,764 mi+7,920 mi
  11. 24/06/201974,936 mi+7,172 mi
  12. 03/06/202079,030 mi+4,094 mi
  13. 17/06/202183,297 mi+4,267 mi
  14. 23/07/202287,420 mi+4,123 mi
  15. 24/07/202389,678 mi+2,258 mi
  16. 25/07/202389,679 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 2,587 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

N387 JAT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 07:59
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Yamaha Virago (N387 JAT) between July 2009 and July 2023.

The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 25 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”; “Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”.

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