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K688 UKL

1993 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,391 mi
Last recorded36,391 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK688 UKL
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 36,391 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 34,434 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 32,794 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 31,051 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 30,404 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 29,766 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 29,766 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 29,005 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 29,005 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 28,934 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front tyre slightly perished on side walls

Pass 12 Feb 2010 27,803 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 26,824 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 26,482 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nail in rear tyre

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 23,164 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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K688 UKL is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K688 UKL, 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 K688 UKL registered?

K688 UKL is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 21 May 1993.

Is K688 UKL safe to buy?

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