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L812 LUD

1994 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

589 mi
Last recorded589 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL812 LUD
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 589 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 353 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 30 miles

Horn slightly loose (7.7 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 29,785 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 29,759 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 26,490 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded multiple spokes corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 26,490 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded multiple spokes corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 26,084 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 25,958 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 25,916 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 25,791 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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L812 LUD is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L812 LUD, 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 L812 LUD registered?

L812 LUD is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 3 May 1994.

Is L812 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L812 LUD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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