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K292 YBV

1993 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,404 mi
Last recorded60,404 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK292 YBV
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2013 60,404 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2012 58,593 miles

Needs better baffles in silencers

Slight tide mark of oil on fork leg,will need seals soon

Pass 23 Sep 2011 58,400 miles

needs new baffles in silencers

Pass 14 May 2010 56,634 miles
Fail 14 May 2010

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 53,853 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,892 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 14 Apr 2008 50,892 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Speedo drive damaged

Speedo cable disconnected/damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2006 50,702 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 50,215 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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K292 YBV is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K292 YBV, 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 K292 YBV registered?

K292 YBV is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 July 1993.

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