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L970 JUD

1994 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,945 mi
Last recorded18,945 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL970 JUD
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 18,945 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 18,472 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 17,707 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 17,401 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 17,397 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm has exess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 16,875 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 15,671 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 12,607 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 11,724 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 11,467 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 10,613 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 8,886 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 8,415 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 8,083 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 8,064 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 7,552 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 6,095 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 5,228 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 3,621 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 3,611 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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L970 JUD is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L970 JUD, 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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L970 JUD is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 8 January 1994.

Is L970 JUD safe to buy?

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