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L938 MWL

1994 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

24,166 mi
Last recorded24,166 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL938 MWL
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 24,166 miles

footbrake pedal fulcrum worn

Pass 23 Jul 2012 24,084 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 24,052 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 May 2011 23,786 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr tyre has damaged tread.

Pass 17 May 2011 23,786 miles

nsr tyre has damaged tread.

Pass 20 May 2010 23,296 miles

exhausts are slightly noisey.

headlamp aim is slightly low.

Fail 19 May 2010 23,283 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

headlamp aim is slightly low.

Pass 18 Apr 2009 23,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

handbrake needs adjusting

n/s/rear brake has slight bind

rear shock lower bolts need to be 3mm longer

Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,995 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 22,995 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,844 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 22,354 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 20,910 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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L938 MWL is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 L938 MWL, 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 L938 MWL registered?

L938 MWL is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 15 July 1994.

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