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L11 YAM

1994 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

9,265 mi
Last recorded9,265 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 9,265 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 9,265 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel have adjusted (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2015 8,879 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

rear mudguard corroded

slight surface general frame corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2014 8,471 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Slight damage to registration plate

Pass 17 Sep 2013 7,161 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,663 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 34,312 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 34,312 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 34,157 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,685 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 30,681 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,953 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 23,190 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 15,995 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 15,995 miles

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

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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L11 YAM is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 L11 YAM, 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.

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L11 YAM is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 12 January 1994.

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