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L117 JSC

1994 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

19,921 mi
Last recorded19,921 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL117 JSC
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 19,921 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 19,838 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 19,767 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 19,551 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 19,211 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 18,996 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 18,884 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 18,793 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 18,701 miles

Rear tyre wall is slightly perrished

Pass 24 Jun 2016 18,473 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 18,473 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 18,040 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 17,583 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 17,092 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 16,623 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 15,668 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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L117 JSC is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 L117 JSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L117 JSC registered?

L117 JSC is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 6 May 1994.

Is L117 JSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L117 JSC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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