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L394 VLL

1994 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,640 mi
Last recorded19,640 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL394 VLL
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 19,640 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 19,604 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 19,604 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 19,577 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 19,446 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 19,446 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Front brake lever needed adjusting. (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 19,433 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 19,430 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 19,424 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 19,345 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 19,053 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 18,882 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 18,537 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 17,628 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 17,013 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 16,911 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 16,429 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 16,337 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 16,301 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 16,301 miles

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

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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L394 VLL is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L394 VLL, 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 L394 VLL registered?

L394 VLL is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 24 February 1994.

Is L394 VLL safe to buy?

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