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L382 VYJ

1994 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,880 mi
Last recorded8,880 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL382 VYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2013 8,880 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 8,880 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 8,382 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 6,917 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 6,878 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 6,811 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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L382 VYJ is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L382 VYJ, 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 L382 VYJ registered?

L382 VYJ is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 16 June 1994.

Is L382 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L382 VYJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L382 VYJ have outstanding finance?

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