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L918 CFP

1994 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,673 mi
Last recorded13,673 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL918 CFP
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 13,673 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 13,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 12,407 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 12,162 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 11,633 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 6,492 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 6,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 4,707 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 4,412 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 3,704 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 3,214 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 2,036 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 2,035 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Upper Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2007 1,995 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 1,979 miles

Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 1,921 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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L918 CFP is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L918 CFP, 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 L918 CFP registered?

L918 CFP is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 9 May 1994.

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