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K476 EBD

1993 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,543 mi
Last recorded99,543 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK476 EBD
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 99,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 99,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 99,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 99,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 99,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 98,530 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 98,522 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fixing,s to rear number plate likely to be misread

Pass 17 Jul 2018 98,039 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 97,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 96,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 96,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Stop lamp obscured (1.3.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 95,753 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 95,753 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 95,223 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 95,223 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 92,069 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 85,801 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 73,589 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 60,124 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 46,275 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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K476 EBD is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 K476 EBD, 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 K476 EBD registered?

K476 EBD is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 4 June 1993.

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