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K290 NYJ

1993 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,443 mi
Last recorded39,443 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK290 NYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 39,443 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 39,437 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 36,550 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 35,765 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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K290 NYJ is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 17,692 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 K290 NYJ, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha Virago is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K290 NYJ registered?

K290 NYJ is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 23 June 1993.

Is K290 NYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K290 NYJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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