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L681 MWU

1994 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,144 mi
Last recorded12,144 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL681 MWU
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 12,144 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 12,071 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 12,009 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2006 11,843 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 11,843 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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L681 MWU is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L681 MWU, 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 L681 MWU registered?

L681 MWU is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 May 1994.

Is L681 MWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L681 MWU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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