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L518 JUD

1994 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

18,843 mi
Last recorded18,843 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL518 JUD
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 18,843 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 18,667 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 18,667 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 18,580 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 18,470 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 18,470 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 18,460 miles

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

slight run out front wheel

Pass 14 Jun 2017 18,448 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 18,044 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 17,620 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 16,126 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 16,126 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 15,577 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 14,951 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 14,274 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 13,771 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 12,923 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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L518 JUD is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L518 JUD, 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 L518 JUD registered?

L518 JUD is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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