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K279 OHW

1993 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,112 mi
Last recorded26,112 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK279 OHW
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 26,112 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 26,112 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 25,177 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2012 25,177 miles

Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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 27 Jun 2011 23,973 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 22,429 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 22,429 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 20,821 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,821 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 19,854 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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K279 OHW is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K279 OHW, 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 K279 OHW registered?

K279 OHW is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 18 June 1993.

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