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K52 MGF

1993 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,971 mi
Last recorded4,971 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK52 MGF
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 4,971 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2012 4,949 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 4,545 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 4,316 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 4,315 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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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K52 MGF is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K52 MGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K52 MGF registered?

K52 MGF is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 25 January 1993.

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