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K743 NAE

1993 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,202 mi
Last recorded31,202 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK743 NAE
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 31,202 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 31,202 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 31,162 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 29,880 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 29,870 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements too quiet (7.7 (c))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rusted away at front cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate incorrect too small (0.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 29,654 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 29,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 28,674 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 28,447 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 27,385 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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K743 NAE is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K743 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 K743 NAE registered?

K743 NAE is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 10 March 1993.

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