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K498 WOV

1993 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,559 mi
Last recorded11,559 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK498 WOV
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2025 11,559 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect LED projects 'blob' of light (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 11,553 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Obstructed By Rear Shock (0.1 (d))

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 11,500 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 11,280 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 10,519 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 10,519 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 10,171 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 9,600 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 9,277 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 8,823 miles

light misting on forks.

spokes a little rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2016 8,483 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Mar 2015 7,086 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 7,081 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 6,952 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 6,680 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 6,299 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 6,072 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2009 5,407 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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K498 WOV is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K498 WOV, 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 K498 WOV registered?

K498 WOV is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 21 May 1993.

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