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K497 BSF

1992 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,581 mi
Last recorded21,581 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Virago21,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK497 BSF
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 21,581 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 21,581 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 21,581 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 21,581 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 21,581 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 19,293 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 19,293 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 18,418 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 17,238 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2005

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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K497 BSF is a 1992 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 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 K497 BSF, 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 K497 BSF registered?

K497 BSF is a 1992 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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