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L156 ONN

1994 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,258 mi
Last recorded23,258 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL156 ONN
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 23,258 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 23,258 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 22,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 22,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 22,397 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)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 22,391 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded SWINGING ARM (6.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 21,063 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 19,856 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 19,856 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 17,167 miles

front tyre,cracks on side walls.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 14,750 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 14,169 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 13,031 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 11,589 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 10,303 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 9,508 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 8,507 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 8,441 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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L156 ONN is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L156 ONN, 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 L156 ONN registered?

L156 ONN is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 19 April 1994.

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