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K142 NHR

1992 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,045 mi
Last recorded52,045 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Virago21,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK142 NHR
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 52,045 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,117 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 50,117 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,328 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2012 48,281 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2010 4,413 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 37,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 35,711 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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K142 NHR is a 1992 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 21,302 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 K142 NHR, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha Virago is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K142 NHR is a 1992 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 10 August 1992.

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