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K581 NMC

1993 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,334 mi
Last recorded71,334 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK581 NMC
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 71,334 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 68,736 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 68,736 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 60,961 miles

lower crashbars bolt broken

Fail 12 Apr 2012 60,961 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

lower crashbars bolt broken

Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,193 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 44,019 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 44,010 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,438 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 38,438 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 31,912 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 23,778 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 23,599 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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K581 NMC is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K581 NMC, 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 K581 NMC registered?

K581 NMC is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 23 March 1993.

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