MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect BOTH (2.4.A.3b)
Service rear brake, grabbing a little also loud squealing noise.
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)
An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Gradient brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.D1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear brake needs full travel to bring brake light on
front wheel slightly stiff to rotate
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Virago?
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K883 VFJ is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 K883 VFJ, 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 K883 VFJ registered?
K883 VFJ is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 7 January 1993.
Is K883 VFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for K883 VFJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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