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L162 UFL

1994 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

26,768 mi
Last recorded26,768 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL162 UFL
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 26,768 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 26,768 miles

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 23,006 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 23,006 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 22,960 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 22,875 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 22,235 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 20,691 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 19,809 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 19,487 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 18,494 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 17,428 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 14,691 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 14,152 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 14,134 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 14,134 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 13,801 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 12,903 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 12,051 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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L162 UFL is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L162 UFL, 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 L162 UFL registered?

L162 UFL is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 25 June 1994.

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