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K359 VPA

1992 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,192 mi
Last recorded48,192 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Virago21,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK359 VPA
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 48,192 miles

air box has screw missing location missing

front mudguard cracked /loose

headlamp adjuster inafective

Fail 4 Apr 2014 48,179 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

air box has screw missing location missing

front mudguard cracked /loose

headlamp adjuster inafective

Pass 15 Apr 2011 47,766 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 38,448 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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K359 VPA is a 1992 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 K359 VPA, 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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What year was K359 VPA registered?

K359 VPA is a 1992 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K359 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K359 VPA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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