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K742 TFR

1993 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,306 mi
Last recorded22,306 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK742 TFR
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 22,306 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 22,275 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 22,192 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 21,878 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 21,858 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 24 May 2012 21,716 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 21,570 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 21,321 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,706 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 20,684 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 20,357 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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K742 TFR is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TFR, 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 TFR registered?

K742 TFR is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 5 January 1993.

Is K742 TFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K742 TFR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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