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K181 RYS

1993 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

4,247 mi
Last recorded4,247 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK181 RYS
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 4,247 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 4,192 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 4,169 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 3,931 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 3,339 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 2,708 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 2,551 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 2,534 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2019 2,302 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 2,051 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 1,960 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 1,804 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 753 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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K181 RYS is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 K181 RYS, 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 K181 RYS registered?

K181 RYS is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 18 June 1993.

Is K181 RYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K181 RYS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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