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K722 PLX

1993 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,881 mi
Last recorded13,881 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK722 PLX
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 13,881 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 13,881 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 13,787 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 13,787 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 12,087 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 11,989 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 11,987 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 6,757 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 9,751 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 5,949 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 9,463 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 9,430 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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K722 PLX is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K722 PLX, 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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K722 PLX is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 22 January 1993.

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