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L570 UAV

1994 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,543 mi
Last recorded36,543 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL570 UAV
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 36,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 36,191 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 34,845 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 31,968 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 31,968 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 31,686 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 29,785 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 27,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 27,412 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,889 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 26,889 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 26,851 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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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L570 UAV is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L570 UAV, 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 L570 UAV registered?

L570 UAV is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 12 May 1994.

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