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K799 SFW

1993 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100 mi
Last recorded100 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK799 SFW
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 100 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 31,533 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 31,533 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 May 2013 31,170 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 31,170 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 31,115 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 30,764 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 29,105 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

front brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Jun 2009 27,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brake master cylinder resevior not level

front tyre unevenly worn

metal twist grips fitted

rear tyre depth 2.0mm

slack in throttle action

Pass 6 Jun 2008 25,180 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

both tyres perished slightly

Fail 31 May 2008 25,180 miles

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

both tyres perished slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2007 25,169 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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K799 SFW is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K799 SFW, 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 K799 SFW registered?

K799 SFW is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 24 April 1993.

Is K799 SFW safe to buy?

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