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L142 KVR

1994 Yamaha Virago

Green Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

11,025 mi
Last recorded11,025 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL142 KVR
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 11,025 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 10,923 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 10,651 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 9,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 9,335 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 8,650 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 8,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre cracked but not exposing cords

Pass 9 Jul 2016 7,953 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 7,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 7,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 6,929 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 6,229 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 6,224 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 5,694 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

front tyre walls showing sighns of perishing

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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L142 KVR is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Green with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L142 KVR, 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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What year was L142 KVR registered?

L142 KVR is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L142 KVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L142 KVR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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