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K156 RTN

1993 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,028 mi
Last recorded38,028 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK156 RTN
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2011 38,028 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,992 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 37,731 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 37,569 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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K156 RTN is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K156 RTN, 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 K156 RTN registered?

K156 RTN is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 30 January 1993.

Is K156 RTN safe to buy?

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