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K420 OFT

1992 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,723 mi
Last recorded33,723 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Virago21,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK420 OFT
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 33,723 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 32,071 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

slight fluid leak from nearside front fork leg

Pass 19 May 2015 32,071 miles

slight fluid leak from nearside front fork leg

Fail 8 May 2014 30,817 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 30,817 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 29,990 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 29,011 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 27,868 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2011 27,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 26,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 24,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 22,741 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 22,721 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 22,632 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,632 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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K420 OFT is a 1992 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K420 OFT, 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 K420 OFT registered?

K420 OFT is a 1992 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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