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L262 KAJ

1994 Yamaha Virago

Orange Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

33,602 mi
Last recorded33,602 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL262 KAJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 33,602 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 33,599 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 33,599 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 33,516 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 33,516 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 33,299 miles

Excessive surface corrosion in weight bearing areas

Fail 1 Nov 2011 33,299 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Excessive surface corrosion in weight bearing areas

Pass 18 Nov 2010 32,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Throttle cable not returning correctly

Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,576 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 29,962 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 29,962 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,492 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 25,453 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Sep 2006 21,387 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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L262 KAJ is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Orange with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L262 KAJ, 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 L262 KAJ registered?

L262 KAJ is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 6 May 1994.

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