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K738 RSD

1992 Yamaha Virago

Silver Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,512 mi
Last recorded29,512 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Virago21,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK738 RSD
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 29,512 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 29,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 29,427 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 15,201 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 26,663 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 26,536 miles

front tyre getting low and wearing slightly unevenly.

rear mud guard corroding under rear seat mounting.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,819 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 25,437 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,437 miles

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

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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K738 RSD is a 1992 Yamaha Virago in Silver with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 21,302 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 K738 RSD, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha Virago is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K738 RSD registered?

K738 RSD is a 1992 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 5 August 1992.

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