MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
slightly damaged rh lock stop
very slight binding front brake
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is K742 NAE safe to buy?
The MOT history for K742 NAE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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