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K132 OVL

1993 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,817 mi
Last recorded39,817 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK132 OVL
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 39,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 37,732 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 37,708 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition no silencers fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure Lamp lens insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Bolt missing fron sissy bar/ bracket (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 32,257 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 32,218 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 32,218 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 29,815 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 28,417 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 26,747 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 26,177 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak Generator cover. ()

Pass 13 Jun 2015 25,747 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 24,841 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 22,937 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 18,209 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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K132 OVL is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 K132 OVL, 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 K132 OVL registered?

K132 OVL is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 28 May 1993.

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