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K438 MTS

1993 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,583 mi
Last recorded38,583 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK438 MTS
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 3 May 2024 38,583 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 37,871 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 37,134 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 35,839 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 35,214 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 34,223 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 33,975 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 33,340 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 31,649 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 30,220 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 28,407 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2009 27,141 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 26,267 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 25,699 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 24,432 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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K438 MTS is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 K438 MTS, 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.

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What year was K438 MTS registered?

K438 MTS is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 7 May 1993.

Is K438 MTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K438 MTS shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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