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G485 KUH

1993 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,279 mi
Last recorded38,279 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG485 KUH
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 38,279 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 38,247 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake application notchy

Pass 22 Mar 2024 37,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 37,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2014 36,894 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,840 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 36,840 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 36,693 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 36,586 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 36,449 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 36,066 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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G485 KUH is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 17,692 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 G485 KUH, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha Virago is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G485 KUH registered?

G485 KUH is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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