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K796 EJB

1993 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

10,332 mi
Last recorded10,332 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK796 EJB
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 10,332 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 10,318 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 10,273 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 10,273 miles

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 10,127 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 10,055 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 9,831 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 9,763 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 9,672 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2009 9,494 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 9,180 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 8,920 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 8,315 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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K796 EJB is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 K796 EJB, 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 K796 EJB registered?

K796 EJB is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K796 EJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K796 EJB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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