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K801 CMJ

1993 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,368 mi
Last recorded17,368 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK801 CMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 17,368 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 17,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 16,641 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 16,540 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 16,540 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 16,483 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 16,415 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 16,255 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 15,142 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 12,411 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 12,172 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 12,172 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 11,917 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front tyre perished with no showing of cord

Pass 30 Sep 2014 11,460 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front tyre perished with no showing of cord

Pass 2 Oct 2013 11,204 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 11,204 miles

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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K801 CMJ is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 K801 CMJ, 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 K801 CMJ registered?

K801 CMJ is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 28 May 1993.

Is K801 CMJ safe to buy?

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