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K748 TJT

1992 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,550 mi
Last recorded59,550 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Virago21,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK748 TJT
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 59,550 miles

Rear Tyre starting to perish

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 59,549 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Tyre starting to perish

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2025 59,209 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 58,428 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 58,428 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2023 57,034 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 55,928 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 53,277 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 51,219 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 49,767 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 48,555 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 46,862 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,250 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 41,942 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 40,097 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 38,611 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 36,811 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,711 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 34,670 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 33,386 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 33,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 30,995 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 27,493 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 23,328 miles

Front 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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K748 TJT is a 1992 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K748 TJT, 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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K748 TJT is a 1992 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 8 September 1992.

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