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K742 NAE

1993 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,097 mi
Last recorded27,097 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK742 NAE
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine759cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 27,097 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 26,452 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 26,298 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 26,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 26,174 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 25,988 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 25,988 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 25,689 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 25,568 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 25,499 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 25,443 miles

slightly damaged rh lock stop

very slight binding front brake

Pass 7 Jan 2012 25,235 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 25,231 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 19 May 2011 25,229 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Registration plate non-relective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 24,781 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 24,729 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 24,273 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 24,268 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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K742 NAE is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K742 NAE, 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 K742 NAE registered?

K742 NAE is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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