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K790 PDL

1992 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 525cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

31,259 mi
Last recorded31,259 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Virago21,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK790 PDL
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine525cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 31,259 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 30,736 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 30,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 30,725 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 30,700 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 30,653 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 30,563 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 30,544 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 30,422 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 30,141 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 29,744 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,558 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,955 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 28,955 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,100 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 27,207 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,190 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 27,035 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 26,889 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Jun 2007 26,889 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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K790 PDL is a 1992 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K790 PDL, 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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What year was K790 PDL registered?

K790 PDL is a 1992 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 9 September 1992.

Is K790 PDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K790 PDL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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